Zachary

Meaning of Zachary

Zachary means "God remembers." It suggests that God is mindful and takes action.

Zachary has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zachary

Zachary has cooled off, slipping to #216 in 2025, down from a peak of #15 in 2000.

Notable people named Zachary

• Zachary Levi
  Actor, known for "Shazam!"
• Zachary Quinto
  Actor, "Star Trek" Spock
• Zachary Taylor
  12th U.S. President
• Zachary Gordon
  Actor, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
• Zachary Knight Galifianakis
  Comedian and actor

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Questions about the name Zachary

What does the name Zachary mean?

Zachary means zachary means "god remembers." it suggests that god is mindful and takes action, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zachary a boy's or a girl's name?

Zachary is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zachary?

In 2025, Zachary ranked #216 for boys, down from #194 the year before.

When was Zachary most popular?

Zachary peaked at #15 in 2000.