Zachary
ZAK-uh-ree
A classic biblical name meaning “remembered by the Lord.”
Meaning
Zachary is an English form of the biblical name Zachariah/Zechariah, from Hebrew roots explained in the excerpts as meaning “remembrance of the Lord” and, more fully, “Jehovah remembers” or “remembered of Jehovah.” The name entered English Christian naming through Scripture and has long been used as a male given name.
Origin
HebrewEnglishmasculine
Fun fact
19th-century name books note that Zachary was revived in English usage as a faith-based choice, alongside names like Malachy and Josias.