Jarvis vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jarv, Jay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jarvis Rank #2,024
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jarvis ___

  • Jarvis James
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Jarvis Anthony
  • Jarvis Eugene
  • Jarvis Wayne
  • Jarvis Patrick

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 Jarvis

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If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarvis or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Jarvis and Obed mean?

Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jarvis and Obed boy or girl names?

Jarvis is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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