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Zachary

Although it may start with the last letter of the alphabet, Zachary sports some nicknames that push it to the front of the line: Zach, Zack, and Zak. A Biblical name and a presidential name, Zachary hails from the Greek name Zacharias in the New Testament and the Hebrew name Zechariah. A top 50 contender from 1989 to 2003, Zachary is now in the top 150. Elton John, Elizabeth Vargas, and Cheryl Tiegs are among the celebrity parents with sons named Zachary.
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Meaning

The lord recalled

Popularity

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Pronunciation

ZAK-uh-ree

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Charismatic
  • Loyal
  • Inquisitive

Compatibility

Zachary pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a modern touch to the group. As a middle name, Zachary flows smoothly with many first names due to its strong and familiar sound. Culturally, Zachary is versatile and can fit in both traditional and contemporary naming styles.

Intelligent Charismatic Loyal Inquisitive

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor

Military Leader, 12th President of the United States

Born: November 24, 1784 · Barboursville, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi

Actor, Singer

Born: September 29, 1980 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Portrait of Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Actor, Producer

Born: June 2, 1977 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Portrait of Zachary Abel

Zachary Abel

Actor

Born: September 4, 1980 · Middletown, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Zachary Cole Smith

Zachary Cole Smith

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Born: March 7, 1984 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Zachary Richard

Zachary Richard

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Born: September 8, 1950 · Scott, Louisiana, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Zachary Original form
  • Zacharias Greek
  • Zakariya Arabic
  • Zacarías Spanish
  • Zakariyya Urdu
  • Hebrew
  • Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • זַכַּרְיָה (Zakarya) Hebrew
  • ზაქარია (Zaqaria) Georgian
  • ザカリア (Zakaria) Japanese
  • 扎卡里 (Zākǎlǐ) Chinese
  • زاكاريا (Zakariya) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zachary

What does Zachary mean?
The lord recalled
What is the origin of Zachary?
Zachary has Hebrew origins.
Is Zachary popular?
Zachary has been viewed 88 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Zachary?
Similar names include Farid, Zander, Sadie, Zev, Zaina.
How do you pronounce Zachary?
Zachary is pronounced ZAK-uh-ree.

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