Obadiah vs Scout

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scout

Girl #927 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who gathers information, explorer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
285
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sco, Scy, Scie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Scout Rank #927

Scout is more popular, ranked #927 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

Scout ___

  • Scout Jo
  • Scout Lee
  • Scout James
  • Scout Elise
  • Scout Wren
  • Scout Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Scout

Atticus Finch Harper Sawyer Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Scout more popular?

Scout is more popular, ranked #927 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Scout mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Scout means "one who gathers information, explorer" (Old French origin).

Are Obadiah and Scout boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a girl name.

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