Obadiah vs Ori

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

Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Ori Rank #1,564

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1564 for Ori.

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

Ori ___

  • Ori James
  • Ori David
  • Ori Noah
  • Ori Benjamin
  • Ori Eli
  • Ori Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Ori

Ari Lior Tal Noa Maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Ori more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Ori at #1564 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Ori mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Ori means "light of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Obadiah and Ori boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Ori is primarily a boy name.

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