Obadiah vs Valor

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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Valor

Boy #1,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, bravery"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,465
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Valor Rank #1,465

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1465 for Valor.

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

Valor ___

  • Valor James
  • Valor Reed
  • Valor Stone
  • Valor Drake
  • Valor Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Valor

Justice Honor Brave Sage Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Valor more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Valor at #1465 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Valor mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Valor means "courage, bravery" (Latin origin).

Are Obadiah and Valor boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Valor is primarily a boy name.

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