Calloway vs Obed

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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Popularity Comparison

Calloway Rank #1,851
Obed Rank #1,942

Calloway is more popular, ranked #1851 vs #1942 for Obed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calloway ___

  • Calloway James
  • Calloway Reed
  • Calloway Grant
  • Calloway Cole
  • Calloway Pierce
  • Calloway Blaine

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calloway

Beckett Marlowe Sullivan Hadley Piper

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calloway or Obed more popular?

Calloway is more popular, ranked #1851 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Calloway and Obed mean?

Calloway means "pebbly place, bald clearing" (Old English origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calloway and Obed boy or girl names?

Calloway is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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