Zach
Zach: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /zĂŠk/
Meaning and origin of Zach
- A diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is Zach?
Since 1880, 2,804 boys in the U.S. have been named Zach. Its highest rank for boys was #1602 in 1972. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Zach
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Sibling name ideas for Zach
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Zach FAQ
What does the name Zach mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary. A surname transferred from the given name.
What is the origin of the name Zach?
Zach is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Zach?
Since 1880, 2,804 boys in the U.S. have been named Zach. Its highest rank for boys was #1602 in 1972. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zach a boy or girl name?
Zach is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,804 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.