Zachary Name Meaning, Origin and Pronunciation

ByNamelyra Editorial Team

Zachary is a Hebrew-origin boy’s name meaning “the Lord has remembered,” an English form of Zechariah.
Meaning the Lord has remembered
Origin Hebrew (from Zechariah)
Pronunciation ZAK-uh-ree
Gender Boy
Related forms Zechariah (the fuller original form), Zach, Zack

Origin and history

Zachary is the common English form of Zechariah, a name carried by multiple figures in the Hebrew Bible, most notably a minor prophet with his own Old Testament book, and separately, the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. The meaning, the Lord has remembered, reflects a common Hebrew naming pattern expressing gratitude or hope tied to God’s attention.

Is Zachary a boy or girl name?

Zachary is used almost exclusively as a boy’s name.

Nicknames for Zachary

  • Zach
  • Zack

Names similar to Zachary

  • Zechariah (the fuller, more directly Biblical form)

Frequently asked questions

Is Zachary the same name as Zechariah?

Yes, Zachary is the common English form of the Hebrew name Zechariah.

Which Zechariah is Zachary most associated with?

Two different Biblical figures carry the name: an Old Testament minor prophet with his own book, and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament, so the association depends on context.

Related reading

Related culture pages: Biblical boy names, Hebrew and Jewish names.