Obadiah vs Oliver

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

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obadiah ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Oliver mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Obadiah and Oliver boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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