Obed vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Obed Rank #1,942
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1942 for Obed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obed or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Oliver mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Obed and Oliver boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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