Obed

Obed is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 81 boys in the United States.

Obed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Obed

Obed belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Obed first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #883 in 1880, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 4,063 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Obed in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#883 in 1880
Peak year
2005
Babies named Obed in 2024
81
Total since 1880
4,063

Obed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1949 in 2001
Babies named Obed in 2024
6
Total since 1996
84

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Obed mean?

The meaning of Obed is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Obed a boy or girl name?

Obed is a boy name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Obed?

Obed comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Obed?

Obed first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #883 in 1880, and 81 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].