Zachary
- Hebrew: The Lord remembered
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Description:
A perennial boy name favorite, Zachary has a lot of history behind it. There are several Zacchaeus' in the Bible with the two most well-known being a wealthy tax collector who became a disciple of Jesus and the father of John the Baptist. And don't forget former U.S. President Zachary Taylor. While the name was wildly popular for a while, it is currently experiencing a downward trend, so now might be a good time to hop on the Zachary train if you wanted a cool-but-not-so-common name for your son.
Popularity:
How popular is Zachary? Here's how many babies were named Zachary over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ranking Name
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Zachary Scott, Actor Zachary Quinto, President Zachary Taylor, Actor Zachery Ty Bryan
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Elton John, Son of Cheryl Tiegs, Son of John Denver, Son of Elizabeth Vargas
Syllables:
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