Obed Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Obed Name at a Glance

Name	Obed
Meaning	A servant; workman
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Obed Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Obed means “A servant; workman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Obed Name Origin

Our database records Obed under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Obed a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Obed is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Obed

When considering Obed for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.