"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Zackery
Pronunciation: [ z-AK-er-ee ]
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A biblical classic meaning God remembers you
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Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh remembers"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Zackery
Zackery is an alternative spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning Yahweh has remembered or God has remembered. This name was carried by the biblical prophet Zechariah and by John the Baptists father in the New Testament. The name traveled through Greek and Latin into English, becoming Zachary in its modern form.
Zachary and its variants peaked in popularity in the United States in the 1990s, partly due to President Zachary Taylors historical fame and popular culture associations. The Zackery spelling offers parents a creative variation that maintains the names familiar sound.
The name has strong biblical roots, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments. In American culture, Zachary Taylor, the 12th President, kept the name prominent in historical memory. The name carries associations of faithfulness and divine remembrance.
Historical Record
Zackery first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 17,709 babies have been named Zackery in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zackery is past its peak , currently ranked #3,584 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Zachary Taylor was the 12th US President and a Mexican-American War hero
- The name Zechariah appears over 30 times in the Bible
- Zac Efron and Zachary Levi are among the famous modern bearers of this name
Zackery in Other Languages
French
Zacharie
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה (Zechariah)
Italian
Zaccaria
Spanish
Zacarías
Portuguese
Zacarias
Popularity Over Time
#3,584
Current Rank
Peaked 1994
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Zackery
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Zac Efron
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1987
American actor known for High School Musical, Hairspray, and Baywatch
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Zachary Taylor
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1784
12th President of the United States and decorated general in the Mexican-American War
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,584
- Total SSA Count
- 32
- Cultural Origins
- English American Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zackery
What does the name Zackery mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew). "Yahweh remembers" (from Biblical Hebrew). Zackery is an alternative spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning Yahweh has remembered or God has remembered. This name was carried by the biblical prophet Zechariah and by John the Baptists father in the New Testament. The name traveled through Greek and Latin into English, becoming Zachary in its modern form.
What is the origin of the name Zackery?
Zackery has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God has remembered". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "Yahweh remembers".
Is Zackery a boy or girl name?
Zackery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3584. As a girl name, it is ranked #49255. Zackery is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zackery?
Zackery is pronounced z-AK-er-ee.
How popular is the name Zackery?
Zackery is currently ranked #3584 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zackery?
Common nicknames for Zackery include Zack and Zak.
What are good middle names for Zackery?
Popular middle name pairings include Zackery James, Zackery Lee, Zackery Cole, Zackery Dean, Zackery Scott, and Zackery Ray.
What are good sibling names for Zackery?
Names that pair well with Zackery as siblings include Tyler, Logan, Cody, Emma, Kayla, and Hailey.
How many syllables does Zackery have?
Zackery has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zackery a common or rare name?
Zackery is an uncommon name, ranked #3584 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Zackery
Zackery is a boy name with English, American, and Hebrew origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .
Is Zackery a boy or girl name? Zackery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,584 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,255. Zackery is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zackery is currently ranked #3,584 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zackery has 3 syllables and is pronounced z-AK-er-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zackery include Zack, Zak, and Z. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zackery include Zack, Zackary, Zackariah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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