Noah vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Obadiah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Noah and Obadiah mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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