Zachary

Boy's name

Zachary is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Zechariah, meaning "Yahweh remembers."

Meaning God remembers
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,835 Falling
Peak year 1993

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Zachary Levi - Actor, known for "Chuck" and "Shazam!"
  • Zachary Quinto - Actor, known for "Star Trek" and "Heroes"
  • Zachary Taylor - 12th U.S. President, Mexican-American War general
  • Zachary Knighton - Actor, known for "Happy Endings" and "Magnum P.I."
  • Zachary Gordon - Actor, known for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
  • Zachary Cole Smith - Musician, frontman of DIIV
  • Zachary Abel - Actor, known for "Make It or Break It"
  • Zachary Donohue - Figure skater, ice dancing Olympian
  • Zachary Karabell - Author, historian, and commentator
  • Zachary Piona - Comedian and social media influencer

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