What is the origin of the name Zackary?

Zackary is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Zackary?

Zackary is currently ranked #1420 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zackary?

Zackary is pronounced ZAK-uh-ree.

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BoyHebrew

Zackary

ZAK-uh-ree

Popularity

#1420

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

31,476

Peak Year

#1,386 in 2001

First Recorded

1921

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Zachary, derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Zack Zach

Spelling Variations

Zachary Zachery Zaccary

Similar Names

Joshua Caleb Ethan Nathan

Personality Traits

EnergeticIntelligentHumorousFriendly

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