BoyHebrew origin

Obed: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Servant, a humble name of devoted service and quiet faithfulness.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2092
Peak
#883 in 1880

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #88318801910: #127919101920: #219619201930: #294119301940: #380219401950: #295519501960: #280719601970: #259819701980: #194219801990: #174619902000: #121820002005: #116720052010: #145320102015: #174820152020: #20922020#1#3802

What Obed Means

Obed is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Servant, a humble name of devoted service and quiet faithfulness.

How Popular Obed Is

Obed currently ranks #2092 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #883 in 1880. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Obed

  • At its most popular, Obed reached #883 in the U.S. in 1880.
  • Obed is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Obed

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Obed

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Questions About Obed

What does Obed mean?

Obed is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Servant, a humble name of devoted service and quiet faithfulness.

How popular is Obed?

Obed currently ranks #2092 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #883 in 1880. It has held steady.

Where does Obed come from?

Obed comes from Hebrew roots. At its most popular, Obed reached #883 in the U.S. in 1880.

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