Mikhail vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Misha, Mikh

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Mikhail Rank #1,912
Obed Rank #1,942

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 vs #1942 for Obed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikhail ___

  • Mikhail Alexander
  • Mikhail Ivan
  • Mikhail Nikolai
  • Mikhail Sergei
  • Mikhail Dmitri
  • Mikhail Alexei

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 Mikhail

Natasha Svetlana Alexei Anya Dmitri

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikhail or Obed more popular?

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Mikhail and Obed mean?

Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mikhail and Obed boy or girl names?

Mikhail is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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