Zachary
/Z-AE-K-EH-R-IY/
God has remembered, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers,' the name of a prophet and of the father of John the Baptist. It carries the comfort of being held in divine memory, and as the English form of that scriptural name it has stayed in steady, warm use.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Zachary is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “God has remembered, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers,' the name of a prophet and of the father of John the Baptist. It carries the comfort of being held in divine memory, and as the English form of that scriptural name it has stayed in steady, warm use.”.
Zachary is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "God has remembered, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers,' the name of a prophet and of the father of John the Baptist. It carries the comfort of being held in divine memory, and as the English form of that scriptural name it has stayed in steady, warm use." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among British, American, European families, Zachary carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Zachary
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Zachary lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Zachary's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Zachary's saint & feast day →What does Zachary's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Zachary resonates in either tradition.
Zachary's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Zachary's full reading →
Does Zachary go with your family's names?
Zachary breaks into 6 sounds: /Z-AE-K-EH-R-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Zachary sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Zachary beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Zachary — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Zachary
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Zachary
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Common questions about Zachary
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary means "God has remembered, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers,' the name of a prophet and of the father of John the Baptist. It carries the comfort of being held in divine memory, and as the English form of that scriptural name it has stayed in steady, warm use.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Zachary a boy or girl name?
Zachary is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Zachary?
Zachary is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Zachary a Christian name?
Yes. Zachary is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Zachary mean in English?
Zachary originates from English, where it means "God has remembered, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers,' the name of a prophet and of the father of John the Baptist. It carries the comfort of being held in divine memory, and as the English form of that scriptural name it has stayed in steady, warm use.."
What are common nicknames for Zachary?
Common short forms of Zachary include Zack, Zach.
What is the numerology of Zachary?
Zachary has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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