Alder vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,424
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Aldie

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Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Puritan American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obi, Obie, Oba

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Popularity Comparison

Alder Rank #1,424
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1424 for Alder.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alder ___

  • Alder James
  • Alder Stone
  • Alder River
  • Alder Fox
  • Alder Wolf
  • Alder Reed

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alder

Birch Ash Rowan Cedar Juniper

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alder or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Obadiah mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alder and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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