Jacoby vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacoby

Boy #1,323 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,323
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Coby, Jay

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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

Jacoby Rank #1,323
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Jacoby is more popular, ranked #1323 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacoby ___

  • Jacoby James
  • Jacoby Michael
  • Jacoby Alexander
  • Jacoby David
  • Jacoby Ray
  • Jacoby Lewis

Obadiah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacoby

Elijah Malachi Isaiah Naomi Zara

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacoby or Obadiah more popular?

Jacoby is more popular, ranked #1323 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Jacoby and Obadiah mean?

Jacoby means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacoby and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Jacoby is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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