Obed
Meaningservant · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #809 in 1880
72 babies were named Obed in the US in 2025. It has climbed 13 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Obed you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Obed
Obed Vargas
Mexican soccer player
Choose Obed and your child shares a first name with Obed Vargas, a Mexican soccer player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Obed, like who?” Obed Vargas's Wikipedia article is available in 27 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Obed Vargas on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Obed, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Obed would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryObed has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Obeds, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1880, when it reached #809.
- Where it's lovedObed is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Obed means “servant”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Obed
Obed is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “servant”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with O and ending in “-bed”. US birth records list Obed for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 115 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #809 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.4 | 184,162 boys |
| 1890s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1900s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 69,061 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,037 boys |
| 1930s | 7.3 | 136,240 boys |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 216,920 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1960s | 6.0 | 166,113 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 89,286 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,786 boys |
| 1990s | 31 | 32,404 boys |
| 2000s | 54 | 18,447 boys |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,213 boys |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,962 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Obed
What does the name Obed mean?
Obed means “servant” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Obed?
Obed has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Obed a boy or girl name?
Obed is a boy name.
How popular is the name Obed?
Obed ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#809).