Zachary
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Zachary is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God remembers".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Hebrew
Religion
Christian
Popularity
32 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
God remembers
Etymology
From Hebrew Zachariah (זכריה), meaning 'God remembers' or 'Yahweh remembers', derived from zakhar (זכר) 'to remember' and Yah (יה) 'God'.
Famous People Named Zachary
- Zachary Taylor — president of the United States from 1849 to 1850
- Zachary — pope
- Zachary Quinto — American actor and film producer
- Zachary Levi — American actor (born 1980)
- Zachary Gordon — American actor (born 1998)
Frequently Asked Questions About Zachary
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means "God remembers", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Zachary?
Zachary originates from Hebrew, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Zachary associated with?
Zachary is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Zachary?
Yes — notable people named Zachary include Zachary Taylor (president of the United States from 1849 to 1850), Zachary (pope), Zachary Quinto (American actor and film producer), Zachary Levi (American actor, born 1980) and Zachary Gordon (American actor, born 1998).
Last updated: June 2026