Othniel vs Zedekiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Othniel

Boy #3,747 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,747
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Othi, Niel, Oth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Othniel Rank #3,747
Zedekiah Rank #3,791

Othniel is more popular, ranked #3747 vs #3791 for Zedekiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Othniel ___

  • Othniel James
  • Othniel David
  • Othniel Samuel
  • Othniel Elijah
  • Othniel Micah
  • Othniel Joshua

Zedekiah ___

  • Zedekiah James
  • Zedekiah Elijah
  • Zedekiah Samuel
  • Zedekiah Noah
  • Zedekiah Isaac
  • Zedekiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Othniel

Caleb Gideon Deborah Miriam Elijah

If you choose Zedekiah

Ezekiel Josiah Malachi Obadiah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Othniel or Zedekiah more popular?

Othniel is more popular, ranked #3747 compared to Zedekiah at #3791 in the United States.

What do Othniel and Zedekiah mean?

Othniel means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Zedekiah means "righteousness of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Othniel and Zedekiah boy or girl names?

Othniel is primarily a boy name. Zedekiah is primarily a boy name.

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