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Obed vs Rebel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rebel

Boy #3,216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who defies authority, resister"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Obed Rank #1,942
Rebel Rank #3,216

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #3216 for Rebel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obed or Rebel more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Rebel at #3216 in the United States.

What do Obed and Rebel mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Rebel means "one who defies authority, resister" (Latin via French origin).

Are Obed and Rebel boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Rebel is primarily a boy name.

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