Obed

Meaning serving, worshipping
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification O-bed

About Obed

Strong consonants bookend this compact name, creating a sense of solidity and permanence. Obed stands firmly on its two syllables, projecting quiet confidence without ostentation. The name's construction—opening with a vowel and closing with a decisive 'd'—gives it a complete, finished quality that feels satisfying both to say and hear. This is a choice that speaks to parents who value substance over flash, who understand that true strength doesn't require elaborate decoration. Obed carries a certain gravitas despite its brevity, suggesting depth of character and reliability. The name's relative rarity ensures individuality without venturing into territory so unfamiliar that it becomes burdensome. Its straightforward pronunciation means teachers, coaches, and new acquaintances will get it right on the first try, sparing the child years of corrections. Obed works equally well in formal and casual settings, maintaining its integrity across contexts. The name has a timeless quality that transcends temporary naming trends, making it a choice that will feel as appropriate decades from now as it does today. For those seeking something substantial yet understated, Obed delivers authenticity without pretension.

Variations of Name Obed

Obadiah
Ovadia
Obie

Names Similar to Obed

Owen
Oliver
Oscar
Orion
Otis
Otto

Nicknames for Obed

Ob
Bed
Obi
Obby
Eddie
Obed

Famous People Named Obed

Obed AsamoahGhanaian politician and lawyer
Obed DlaminiFormer Prime Minister of Eswatini - formerly Swaziland
Obed MlabaFormer mayor of Durban, South Africa
Obed NyambeZambian footballer
Obed KatureebeUgandan artist and sculptor
Obed NkambweTanzanian entrepreneur and philanthropist
Obed Yao AsamoahGhanaian football administrator
Obed WadzaniZimbabwean long-distance runner
Obed MutanyaNamibian politician and activist
Obed de los SantosMexican taekwondo athlete
Obed KadokeMalawian cricketer
Obed MaruEthiopian politician
Obed AririNigerian-American former NFL player
Obed HusseyAmerican inventor and entrepreneur
Obed MbwakongoCongolese basketball player
Obed ChilindiMalawian footballer
Obed Jean-LouisHaitian-American soccer player
Obed MinchakpuNigerian poet and author
Obed RocksonGhanaian boxer
Obed KarwhinTogolese footballer

Characters Named Obed

Obed MossThe Moss Family Adventures series

Other Popular Names Beginning with O

Ocean
Ozzy
Olivier
Omarion
Otoniel
Osman
Olson
Octavian
Oryan
Omir