Zachary
z(a)-cha-ry
US Popularity:314
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:The Lord Recalled
Although it may start with the last letter of the alphabet, Zachary sports some nicknames that push it to the front of the line: Zach, Zack, and Zak. A Biblical name and a presidential name, Zachary hails from the Greek name Zacharias in the New Testament and the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "the Lord recalled." A top 50 contender from 1989 to 2003, Zachary is now in the top 150. Elton John, Elizabeth Vargas, and Cheryl Tiegs are among the celebrity parents with sons named Zachary.
Famous People Named Zachary
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Zachary Isaiah WilliamsTV Actor
- Zachary TaylorPresident, United States President
Zachary Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zachary is currently #456 on The Bump
Boy:Zachary is currently #270 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zachary is currently #314 in U.S. births
Boy:Zachary is currently #171 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#171
in 2023
- 6
from 2022
Sources
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Zachary
WordSense, Zachary
Online Etymology Dictionary, Zachariah, November 2020
Ancestry, Zacharias Family History
People, All About Elton John and David Furnish's 2 Kids, Zachary and Elijah, January 2024
People, Elizabeth Vargas Opens Up About Being a Single Mom: 'My Kids Are My First Priority, June 2018
Name Doctor, Jaylen
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