Obadiah vs Zackary

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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Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zack, Zak, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Zackary Rank #1,417

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1417 for Zackary.

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

Zackary ___

  • Zackary James
  • Zackary Thomas
  • Zackary Michael
  • Zackary Ryan
  • Zackary Lee
  • Zackary Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Zackary

Tyler Jordan Madison Brittany Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Zackary more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Zackary at #1417 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Zackary mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Zackary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zechariah origin).

Are Obadiah and Zackary boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Zackary is primarily a boy name.

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