Zackary
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Zackary is a Hebrew name meaning “the Lord has remembered”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Zackary
Zackary is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a variant of the name Zachary. The root components trace back to the Hebrew 'zakharyah', which combines 'zakhar', meaning 'remembered', and 'yah', referring to God. It is traditionally interpreted as 'the Lord has remembered', reflecting a spiritual commitment to divine remembrance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Zackary
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Zackary is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Zackary
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Zackary is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 8.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 10K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.6K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 124K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Zackary ranked #673 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,086 in 2024 — an improvement of 413 places. Zackary maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #203 in 2014. Its lowest recorded position was #2,416 in 1975. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -95 places (from #578 to #673).
Name StyleMethodology
Zackary is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 47% of available years and remains active today, averaging 371 births per year after a historical peak in 2001.Characteristics of the Name Zackary
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- Z — Boy Names Starting with Z
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Zackary has a three-syllable structure with a clear stressed-unstressed-unstressed cadence. It is a variant of the name of Zechariah, a biblical prophet. Its distinct spelling and historical associations align with a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Zackary
Middle names used with ZackaryMethodology
Zackary is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Zackary Thomas · Zackary Scott · Zackary James · Zackary Tyler · Zackary RyanView all 189 boy middle names.
- Total 282 middle names used with Zackary
- 22 girl middle names used with Zackary
- 68 unisex middle names used with Zackary
Middle name suggestions for ZackaryMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zackary is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Zackary David · Zackary Devon · Zackary Dylan · Zackary Derek · Zackary Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Zackary
Sound Like Zackary Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Zackery · Zakaria · Zakary · View all 56 names
Spelled Like Zackary Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zackhary · Zackarry · Zackkary · View all 13 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zachary · Xavier · Zane · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Zackary Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Zackary”
Dictionary Meaning of "Zackary"Methodology
A male given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage, variant of Zachary
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How to Spell Zackary in ASL
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