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Meshach

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-shak /ˈmi.ʃæk/Medium

Meaning: From the Bible — the Babylonian name given to one of the three young men saved from the fiery furnace; the precise meaning is uncertain/debated, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Meshach is one of the three saved from the fiery furnace. Crisp, biblical, and warm (said 'MEE-shak').

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Origin LowHebrew, Babylonian

MeaningFrom the Bible — the Babylonian name given to one of the three young men saved from the fiery furnace; the precise meaning is uncertain/debated, so we flag it

U.S. rank (2025)#10331 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meshach comes from the Bible — the Babylonian name given to one of the three faithful young men (with Shadrach and Abednego) who were thrown into and saved from the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel. The precise meaning is uncertain and debated (possibly linked to a Babylonian god; we flag this honestly). A crisp, biblical name (said 'MEE-shak'; nickname Mesh).

In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, of-debated-meaning, and biblical.

Did you know? Meshach is the Babylonian name given to one of the three young men (with Shadrach and Abednego) saved from the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel — its precise meaning is debated — a crisp, biblical name (we flag the uncertain meaning; said 'MEE-shak').

Overall data confidence 45%

Behind the Name — Meshach — meaning debated

Variations

MishakMesach

Nicknames

Mesh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meshach mean?

Meshach is a biblical Babylonian name (one of the three in the fiery furnace); its precise meaning is debated, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Meshach?

It's said MEE-shak /ˈmi.ʃæk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meshach a boy or girl name?

Meshach is a boy's name.

How popular is Meshach?

Meshach is a rare name in the U.S.