What origin is the name Obed?

Obed comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Obed a popular name?

Obed is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Obed does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Obed?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Obed — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Obed

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Obed

Obed

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Obed is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew masculine name that translates to a servant or a workman, often denoting one who serves faithfully.".

Parents who choose Obed pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew masculine name that translates to a servant or a workman, often denoting one who serves faithfully.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew masculine name that translates to a servant or a workman, often denoting one who serves faithfully.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Obed

Very rare in US records

What does Obed mean?

Obed is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew masculine name that translates to a servant or a workman, often denoting one who serves faithfully.".