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Shadrach

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Pronounced SHAD-rak /ˈʃæd.ræk/Medium

Meaning: From the Bible — Shadrach, the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companions; variously 'command of Aku' and 'servant of Aku (the moon-god)'; routes layered; we note the biblical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Command of Aku; servant of the moon-god: Shadrach is biblical. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'SHAD-rak').
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Origin LowBabylonian, Hebrew
MeaningFrom the Bible — Shadrach, the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companions; variously 'command of Aku' and 'servant of Aku (the moon-god)'; routes layered; we note the biblical figure
U.S. rank (2025)#8139 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 785

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819162025

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

Shadrach comes from the Bible — the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companions (with Meshach and Abednego) — variously 'command of Aku' and 'servant of Aku (the moon-god)' — who were saved from the fiery furnace (routes layered; we note the biblical figure). A crisp, devout name (said 'SHAD-rak'; nickname Shad).

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, command-of-Aku at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shadrach is the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companions — variously 'command of Aku' and 'servant of Aku (a moon-god)' — the three who survived the fiery furnace — a crisp, devout name (we note the biblical figure; the routes are layered; said 'SHAD-rak').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shadrach — biblical figure noted; routes layered

Variations

ShadrackShadrak

Nicknames

Shad

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If you like Shadrach…

Meshach— his fellow companion in the furnace
Daniel— their leader in the Bible
Ezekiel— a sound-neighbor biblical boys' name
Baruch— another Hebrew name
Boruch— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shadrach mean?

Shadrach is the Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions, variously 'command of Aku' and 'servant of the moon-god'; the routes are layered. We note the biblical figure.

How do you pronounce Shadrach?

It's said SHAD-rak /ˈʃæd.ræk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shadrach a boy or girl name?

Shadrach is a boy's name.

How popular is Shadrach?

Shadrach is a rare name in the U.S.

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