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Obed vs Mikhail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Obed Rank #1,942
Mikhail Rank #1,912

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obed or Mikhail more popular?

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Mikhail mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Obed and Mikhail boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Mikhail is primarily a boy name.

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