Jhon vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jhon

Boy #2,080 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Colombian Venezuelan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,080
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jhonny, Johnny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jhon Rank #2,080
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2080 for Jhon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jhon ___

  • Jhon Carlos
  • Jhon Luis
  • Jhon Andres
  • Jhon David
  • Jhon Sebastian
  • Jhon Felipe

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 Jhon

Carlos Maria Alejandro Valentina Diego

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jhon or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Jhon at #2080 in the United States.

What do Jhon and Obed mean?

Jhon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jhon and Obed boy or girl names?

Jhon is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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