Obed vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Obed Rank #1,942

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Obed or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Sylvan mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Obed and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.