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Zachary β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Zachary is a Hebrew name meaning 'remembered by God' or 'God has remembered'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'zakar' meaning 'to remember' and 'Yahweh' which is the Hebrew name for God.

Zachary

Letter: Z
Boy

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Meaning of Zachary:

Zachary is a Hebrew name meaning 'remembered by God' or 'God has remembered'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'zakar' meaning 'to remember' and 'Yahweh' which is the Hebrew name for God. Zachary is a name with strong biblical roots, as it is associated with several righteous and honorable characters in the Old Testament. It carries a sense of divine favor and significance.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: Hebrew, English, Biblical
  • US popularity: In 2022, 2245 newborns in the United States were named Zachary (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1993 with 25588 babies.

Origin:

Hebrew , English , Biblical

More names starting with Z:

Za , Zaabit , Zaad , Zaada , Zaadaanfar , Zaadaanfarrokh , Zaadak , Zaadsarv , Zaaef , Zaafir , Zaafira , Zaahidah

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Frequently asked questions about Zachary

What does the name Zachary mean?

Zachary is a Hebrew name meaning 'remembered by God' or 'God has remembered'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'zakar' meaning 'to remember' and 'Yahweh' which is the Hebrew name for God.

What is the origin of the name Zachary?

Zachary is a boy's name of Hebrew, English, Biblical origin.

Is Zachary a boy or girl name?

Zachary is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Zachary?

In 2022, 2,245 newborns in the United States were named Zachary, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1993, with 25,588 babies given the name.

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