Meshach
Meshach: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmi.ʃæk/
Meaning and origin of Meshach
Root meaning: “sheep, ram”
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew מישך (myšk /mēšak/), from Iranian, ultimately from Proto-Iranian *mayšáh (“sheep, ram”) with the hypocoristic suffix *-akah.
How popular is Meshach?
Since 1880, 572 boys in the U.S. have been named Meshach. Its highest rank for boys was #2431 in 1994. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Meshach FAQ
What does the name Meshach mean?
Meshach traces back to a root meaning "sheep, ram". A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Biblical Hebrew מישך (myšk /mēšak/), from Iranian, ultimately from Proto-Iranian *mayšáh (“sheep, ram”) with the hypocoristic suffix *-akah.
What is the origin of the name Meshach?
Meshach is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Meshach?
Since 1880, 572 boys in the U.S. have been named Meshach. Its highest rank for boys was #2431 in 1994. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meshach a boy or girl name?
Meshach is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 572 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.