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Zackery

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAK-ə-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Zachary — from Zechariah, Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered'High

In 30 seconds: Zachary, with the Zack up front: Zackery spells the popular 'the Lord has remembered' name with a k. Scriptural meaning, friendly nickname built right in. Warm and familiar.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningVariant spelling of Zachary — from Zechariah, Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered'
U.S. rank (2025)#3510 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,748

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419482025

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

Zackery is a variant spelling of Zachary — the English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered'. The Zack- spelling foregrounds the nickname and reflects 1980s-90s American styling of a perennially popular biblical name.

It registers as a vintage-modern spelling variant. Remembered-by-God at the root, friendly, and familiar.

Did you know? Zachary — the root of Zackery — was the name of a U.S. president (Zachary Taylor) and traces all the way to the prophet Zechariah, 'the Lord has remembered'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Zachary — root etymology

Variations

ZacharyZackaryZachery

Nicknames

ZackZac

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If you like Zackery…

Zachary— the standard spelling of the same name
Zackary— a near-twin k-spelling
Zachery— another -ery variant
Zachariah— the fuller biblical form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zackery mean?

Zackery is a spelling of Zachary, from Zechariah, Hebrew for 'the Lord has remembered'.

How do you pronounce Zackery?

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

Is Zackery a boy or girl name?

Zackery is a boy's name.

How popular is Zackery?

Zackery is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Zachary is far more common.

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