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Zachary is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Usual English form of Zacharias, used in some English versions of the New Testament. This form has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it did not become common until after the Protestant Reformation." It ranked #216 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, usual English form of Zacharias, used in some English versions of the New Testament. This form has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it did not become common until after the Protestant Reformation. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zachary ranked #216 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #216 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachary mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zachary a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: usual English form of Zacharias, used in some English versions of the New Testament.
Is Zachary a popular name?
Zachary ranked #216 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zachary a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zachary appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zachary — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
