Boy Name · Koine Greek Origin
Zacharias
Zacharias is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Koine Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Zacharias is a boy baby name of Koine Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Zacharias often also consider Zachariah.
Zacharias meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zacharias has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Koine Greek naming roots help connect Zacharias to related Koine Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zacharias as Z·A·C·H·A·R·I·A·S, with 9 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zacharias is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zacharias variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zachariasa, Zachariase, Zachariasy, Zacharia.
- Nicknames: Zacha and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zacharias with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zacharias middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zachariah, Zakary, Zacharia, Zachry, Zachary — full picks on the sibling names for Zacharias guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zacharias? Browse our names like Zacharias guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zacharias
What does the name Zacharias mean?
Zacharias has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Zacharias?
Zacharias originates in Koine Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Zacharias?
Zacharias has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zacharias a boy's or girl's name?
Zacharias is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Zacharias in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zacharias sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zacharias?
Names that share Zacharias's sound and style include Zachariah, Zakary, Zacharia, Zachry, Zachary.
What middle names pair well with Zacharias?
Good middle-name fits for Zacharias pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zacharias is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zacharias is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zacharias?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zacharias share its rhythm without rhyming — Zachariah, Zakary, Zacharia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.