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Zacary

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/High

Meaning: A single-c spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers' (zakhar, 'to remember' + Yah, 'God'). A phonetic simplification of the classic spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A trimmed Zachary: 'the Lord remembers' (said 'ZAK-uh-ree'). A familiar classic in streamlined spelling.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA single-c spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers' (zakhar, 'to remember' + Yah, 'God'). A phonetic simplification of the classic spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#12265 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019742024

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

Zacary is a phonetic, single-c spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers'. Zachary honors a prophet and, later, U.S. President Zachary Taylor; the Zacary spelling reads as a streamlined modern take on a deep classic (said 'ZAK-uh-ree').

The Zacary spelling appears only occasionally in the U.S., behind Zachary. Rare-spelling, classic-rooted, and familiar.

Did you know? Zacary is a single-c spelling of Zachary, from Hebrew Zechariah, 'the Lord remembers' — a timeless name in a leaner form (said 'ZAK-uh-ree').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Zacary — Spelling of Zachary 'the Lord remembers'

Variations

ZacharyZackaryZachariah

Nicknames

ZacZack

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If you like Zacary…

Zachary— the standard spelling Zacary trims
Xachary— a like X-styled Zachary form
Zachariah— the fuller Hebrew source name
Zander— a like Z-forward boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zacary mean?

Zacary is a spelling of Zachary, from Hebrew, meaning 'the Lord remembers'.

How do you pronounce Zacary?

It's said ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zacary a boy or girl name?

Zacary is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zacary?

Zacary is an uncommon spelling in the U.S., behind Zachary.

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