Zachary is a masculine given name that has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the name Zechariah, which means "God has remembered" in Hebrew. The name Zachary has been used in various cultures and languages, including English, French, and German. It has been a popular name in the United States since the 1970s and has consistently ranked in the top 100 names for boys. Famous people with the name Zachary include actor Zachary Quinto and musician Zachary Levi.
Zachary rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Zachary
| Zach | Zak | Shortened version of the name. |
| Zack | Zak | Alternate spelling of Zach. |
| Zac | Zak | Another shortened version of the name. |
| Zacky | Zak-ee | A more playful and informal version of Zach. |
| Z-Man | Zee-man | A nickname that emphasizes the first letter of the name. |
| Zee | Zee | A shortened version of the name that emphasizes the first letter. |
Famous people named Zachary
| Zachary Taylor | Military leader and 12th President of the United States | He served as the president from 1849 until his death in 1850. |
| Zachary Levi | Actor and singer | He is best known for his roles in the TV series Chuck and the movie Shazam! |
| Zachary Quinto | Actor and producer | He played the role of Spock in the Star Trek reboot movies and was also part of the cast of the TV series Heroes. |
| Zachary Gordon | Actor | He is best known for his role as Greg Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. |
| Zachary Cole Smith | Musician | He is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band DIIV. |
| Zachary Richard | Singer-songwriter | He is a Cajun musician from Louisiana who has released over 20 albums and is known for his activism for the preservation of the French language in Louisiana. |
| Zachary Karabell | Author and economist | He is a writer and commentator on economics, politics, and business and has written several books including "The Leading Indicators: A Short History of the Numbers That Rule Our World. |
Fictional character called Zachary from pop culture
| Zachary Levi | portraying Shazam in the DC Extended Universe | Zachary Levi is an American actor and singer. He is best known for portraying Chuck Bartowski in the series Chuck and playing the title character in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam! |
| Zachary Tyler | voice actor for Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Zachary Tyler Eisen is an American voice actor and child actor. He is best known for his voice role as Aang in the Nickelodeon TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender. |
| Zachary "Zack" Morris | lead character in the TV show Saved by the Bell | Zachary "Zack" Morris is the lead character in the American television sitcom Saved by the Bell. He is portrayed by Mark-Paul Gosselaar. |
| Zachary "Zack" Martin | character in the TV show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Zachary "Zack" Martin is one of the lead characters in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. He is portrayed by Dylan Sprouse. |
| Zachary Smith | character in the TV show Lost in Space | Dr. Zachary Smith is a fictional character from the 1960s American television series Lost in Space. He was portrayed by Jonathan Harris. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Zachary
| What is the meaning of the name Zachary? | The name Zachary means 'remembered by God'. |
| Is Zachary a popular name? | Yes, Zachary has been a popular name in the United States since the 1980s. |
| What are some famous people named Zachary? | Some famous people named Zachary include actor Zachary Levi and musician Zachary Hanson. |
| What are some common nicknames for Zachary? | Some common nicknames for Zachary include Zach, Zack, and Zachy. |
| What is the origin of the name Zachary? | The name Zachary has Hebrew origins. |
| Is Zachary a unisex name? | No, Zachary is typically a male name. |