Zacharias
Zacharias: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zacharias
- A male given name from Koine Greek, alternative form of Zechariah and Zachary.
Etymology
From Latin Zacharias, from Koine Greek Ζαχαρίας (Zakharías), the New Testament form of the figure's name in the Old Testament, Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (Zəḵaryā, “Yahweh has remembered”). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zachariah, Zechariah, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
How popular is Zacharias?
Since 1880, 2,074 boys in the U.S. have been named Zacharias. Its highest rank for boys was #1679 in 1993. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Zacharias
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Zacharias FAQ
What does the name Zacharias mean?
A male given name from Koine Greek, alternative form of Zechariah and Zachary. From Latin Zacharias, from Koine Greek Ζαχαρίας (Zakharías), the New Testament form of the figure's name in the Old Testament, Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (Zəḵaryā, “Yahweh has remembered”). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zachariah, Zechariah, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
What is the origin of the name Zacharias?
Zacharias is listed as a name of Koine Greek origin.
How popular is the name Zacharias?
Since 1880, 2,074 boys in the U.S. have been named Zacharias. Its highest rank for boys was #1679 in 1993. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zacharias a boy or girl name?
Zacharias is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,074 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.