Obi vs Jerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Obi Rank #3,834

Jerald Rank #3,957

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 vs #3957 for Jerald.

Is Obi or Jerald more popular?

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 compared to Jerald at #3957 in the United States.

What do Obi and Jerald mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Obi and Jerald boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.