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Zachary

ZAK-ə-ree

Popularity

#194

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

551,618

Peak Year

#25,590 in 1993

First Recorded

1900

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zachary is a Hebrew name meaning 'God remembers'. It is a biblical name associated with John the Baptist's father.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Zachary Taylor

    12th President of the United States.

  • Zachary Quinto

    American actor, best known for his role as Spock.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

friendlyintelligentoptimisticcharming

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