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Obed β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Obed is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means 'servant' or 'worshipper'. In the Bible, Obed was the son of Ruth and Boaz, and the grandfather of King David. The name Obed signifies humility, obedience, and devotion to God.

Obed

Letter: O
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Meaning of Obed:

Obed is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means 'servant' or 'worshipper'. In the Bible, Obed was the son of Ruth and Boaz, and the grandfather of King David. The name Obed signifies humility, obedience, and devotion to God. It is a timeless and meaningful name option for parents looking for a name with spiritual significance.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: Latin, Hebrew, Biblical, Greek
  • US popularity: In 2022, 83 newborns in the United States were named Obed (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 2005 with 137 babies.

Origin:

Latin , Hebrew , Biblical , Greek

Similar Names:

Obe , Obeda , Obedia , Ober , Obet , Obey , Obie , Obred , Oded , Ohed

More names starting with O:

O , Oak , Oaken , Oakes , Oakey , Oakie , Oaklan , Oakland , Oaklea , Oaklee , Oaklei , Oakleigh

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Frequently asked questions about Obed

What does the name Obed mean?

Obed is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means 'servant' or 'worshipper'. In the Bible, Obed was the son of Ruth and Boaz, and the grandfather of King David. The name Obed signifies humility, obedience, and devotion to God.

What is the origin of the name Obed?

Obed is a boy's name of Latin, Hebrew, Biblical, Greek origin.

Is Obed a boy or girl name?

Obed is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Obed?

In 2022, 83 newborns in the United States were named Obed, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 2005, with 137 babies given the name.

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