Zachary Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Zachary

Zachary Name Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: zah-cah-ree
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Zachary Name Meaning

The name Zachary has a strong religious connotation, as it is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means “God remembers.” It is also associated with strength, courage, and perseverance, as Zachary Taylor was an American hero.

Origins of the Name Zachary

The name Zachary dates back to the Old Testament, where Zechariah was the name of a prophet in the Bible. The name Zechariah was most likely derived from the Hebrew words “zakar” (remember) and “yah” (God). In the New Testament, Zacharias is the name of the father of John the Baptist.

Popularity of the Name Zachary

In the Middle Ages, the name was popular in many countries, including England, France, and Germany. During this time, the name Zachary was often used in the form of Zachery, Zaccheus, and Zaccarias.

The name Zachary became popular in the United States in the 18th century. During this time, many American parents began to name their sons after American heroes, such as Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States.

Today, Zachary is one of the most popular names for boys in the United States. In 2019, it was the 33rd most popular name for boys in the United States. It is also popular in other English-speaking countries, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Final Thoughts on the Name Zachary

In conclusion, the name Zachary is an enduring and popular name for boys. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means “God remembers.” It has been popular in many countries for centuries, and is still popular today. It is associated with strength, courage, and perseverance, and is a great name to give to your son.

Zachary Name Popularity

How popular is the name Zachary? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	1,044	5	0.0009%
1914	1,295	5	0.0007%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	1,369	7	0.0006%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	1,659	5	0.0004%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	1,261	8	0.0007%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	1,373	7	0.0007%
1929	1,548	5	0.0005%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	1,429	5	0.0005%
1932	1,396	5	0.0005%
1933	1,241	6	0.0006%
1934	1,350	5	0.0005%
1935	1,409	5	0.0005%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	1,386	5	0.0005%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	1,250	6	0.0006%
1941	1,186	7	0.0006%
1942	1,354	6	0.0005%
1943	1,496	5	0.0004%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	1,275	6	0.0005%
1946	963	18	0.0012%
1947	852	32	0.0019%
1948	735	45	0.0028%
1949	721	53	0.0033%
1950	554	108	0.0067%
1951	549	112	0.0066%
1952	533	129	0.0074%
1953	588	104	0.0059%
1954	511	156	0.0085%
1955	455	223	0.0121%
1956	464	219	0.0116%
1957	449	252	0.0131%
1958	508	190	0.0101%
1959	487	216	0.0114%
1960	441	292	0.0154%
1961	418	314	0.0166%
1962	431	304	0.0166%
1963	440	285	0.0159%
1964	447	278	0.0158%
1965	437	269	0.0164%
1966	427	283	0.0181%
1967	394	328	0.0216%
1968	421	290	0.0193%
1969	390	367	0.0238%
1970	345	509	0.032%
1971	289	679	0.0452%
1972	219	985	0.0723%
1973	197	1,122	0.0865%
1974	179	1,260	0.0969%
1975	145	1,676	0.1304%
1976	96	2,648	0.2055%
1977	95	2,777	0.206%
1978	89	3,130	0.2328%
1979	73	4,156	0.2947%
1980	72	4,245	0.2903%
1981	63	4,851	0.33%
1982	55	6,148	0.4114%
1983	50	7,310	0.4954%
1984	45	9,071	0.6098%
1985	39	11,341	0.7472%
1986	38	11,723	0.7766%
1987	33	13,206	0.8654%
1988	29	15,865	1.0181%
1989	25	18,074	1.12%
1990	22	20,427	1.2324%
1991	22	21,382	1.3118%
1992	16	24,797	1.5535%
1993	15	25,535	1.6379%
1994	12	25,132	1.6376%
1995	14	23,129	1.5346%
1996	14	22,365	1.4937%
1997	13	21,927	1.4825%
1998	16	20,579	1.3749%
1999	17	19,981	1.3342%
2000	15	19,849	1.2993%
2001	16	18,186	1.207%
2002	19	16,622	1.1092%
2003	20	15,539	1.0214%
2004	26	13,711	0.8996%
2005	29	12,283	0.8034%
2006	33	11,005	0.7028%
2007	42	10,212	0.6472%
2008	47	9,226	0.5969%
2009	53	8,078	0.5405%
2010	61	7,177	0.498%
2011	64	6,802	0.4774%
2012	67	6,256	0.439%
2013	73	5,755	0.4042%
2014	82	5,176	0.3553%
2015	88	4,842	0.3328%
2016	89	4,535	0.3145%
2017	103	3,773	0.2703%
2018	108	3,521	0.2563%
2019	124	3,055	0.2257%
2020	136	2,633	0.2069%
2021	144	2,565	0.2098%
2022	164	2,233	0.1693%

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What names are variants of Zachary?

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Name	Meaning	Origin
Zaccary	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zaccery	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zach	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zacharie	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zachery	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zack	Laughter; the Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zackarey	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zackary	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zackery	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zak	Laughter; the Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zakari	The Lord recalled	Hebrew
Zakary	The Lord recalled	Hebrew

What names sound like Zachary?

If you like how Zachary sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Zachary.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Sachar		Hebrew
Zacary	The Lord recalled	Hebrew

Zacharia	The Lord recalled	Hebrew

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Zeke	Form of Ezekiel	Hebrew

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12 Comments

Pauline Oji Aug 7 at 12:30 pm

I named my son Zachary because of the meaning “God’s remembers us.” We have five beautiful daughters and five years after we stopped trying but God remember to bless my family with a baby boy.

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Crystal Jun 29 at 6:40 pm

My son is named Zachary. We call him Zach. We named him that because my husband and I both agreed on it. We grew up watching Saved by the Bell. I also liked it because of the meaning. My son is so loved.

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Michelle Feb 27 at 9:27 am

This name stood out to me because we have miscarried two precious boys. Zachary means God remembers – this is a great reminder of God’s love toward us. ?

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Katie Jul 13 at 10:06 am

Zachariah means The Lord Remembers. We wanted a shorter version of that

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Amanda Thorpe Jun 13 at 7:25 am

We have 3 other kids and all our kids names have a Sci-fi connection. Zachary is a character in “Babylon 5” also his name means “God remembers”. So we also choose his name meaning as well.

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Zabrina Jul 9 at 8:32 am

I wanted a unique name and my husband wanted a traditional name. My husband first suggested Zachary because of how it looks elegant and sophisticated when written in cursive. I loved it because it started with the letter Z. We found that it was the perfect compromise because it’s a little traditional but also a little unique. Also it has a ton of potential for lots of fun nicknames! So far our favorites are Zachy, Zak, Zee, Bubz, and Baby Z.

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- Deniece Mar 13 at 6:11 am
  
  My youngest is named Zachary or Zach for short. All of my kids are grown now but my older two nicknamed him “Zacherdack” when they were little. ?
  
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Becky Conover Jun 11 at 12:48 pm

I named my son zachary because my sister would have been zachary if she was a boy.

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Jennifer Feb 21 at 11:30 am

My dad died when i was 17 and he always loved this name. If i had been a boy he wanted to name me Zachary, so in my dad’s memory i named him Zachary.

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Lacy Jan 11 at 12:30 pm

He name after his father

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Vivian Nov 7 at 5:34 pm

It means God has remember. It’s a robust and handsome name! His middle name Theo means divine gift. Our son is truly God’s divine gift because He remembers.

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Heather Jul 5 at 12:35 pm

It was a name that both my husband and I liked. It was not a name already used somewhere in the family line atleast as far back as living Grandparents names.

Our oldest starts with an A. Our 2nd child starts with an N. As we are not planning anymore then we decided to have this one start with an Z. Mostly not planned. Just turned out that way.

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