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Obie

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-bee /ˈoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: Pet form of Obadiah ('servant of God', Hebrew); also a short form of Oberon ('noble bear'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Servant of God: Obie pets Obadiah — 'servant of God'. Friendly, sunny, and warm (said 'OH-bee').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningPet form of Obadiah ('servant of God', Hebrew); also a short form of Oberon ('noble bear'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5373 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

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

Obie is a pet form of Obadiah — from Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of God' (a minor prophet) — or a short form of Oberon, 'noble bear' (the fairy king; routes layered, which we note). A friendly, sunny nickname-name (the Obie Awards; Star Wars' Obi-Wan echoes it); said 'OH-bee'.

It registers thinly as a full name. Rare, servant-of-God at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Obadiah means 'servant/worshipper of God' in Hebrew (a minor prophet) — Obie is its friendly pet form (also short for Oberon, 'noble bear'; Star Wars' Obi-Wan echoes it); sunny and warm.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Obadiah — routes layered

Variations

ObadiahObiOberon

Nicknames

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Obadiah— the full name
Obi— a fellow spelling
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Abe— another short biblical boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Obie mean?

Obie pets Obadiah — Hebrew 'servant/worshipper of God' (also short for Oberon); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Obie?

It's said OH-bee /ˈoʊ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Obie a boy or girl name?

Obie is a boy's name.

How popular is Obie?

Obie is a rare name in the U.S.

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