Zachary

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Today, Zachary is one of the most common baby names (popularity 96/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Zachary originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures, including the prophet Zechariah and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. The name was adopted into Greek as Zacharias and later Latinized. Its English form, Zachary, gained prominence in the Middle Ages and has remained consistently popular, particularly in Christian cultures. The name's enduring appeal lies in its biblical significance and its balanced, masculine sound.