Obadiah vs Uziel

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

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Uziel

Boy #1,360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Biblical Latino/Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,360
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzi, Ziel

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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Uziel Rank #1,360

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 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

Uziel ___

  • Uziel David
  • Uziel Nathan
  • Uziel Elias
  • Uziel Aaron
  • Uziel Samuel
  • Uziel Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Uziel

Ezekiel Miriam Raphael Leah Uriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Uziel more popular?

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Uziel mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Uziel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Obadiah and Uziel boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Uziel is primarily a boy name.

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