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Origin of Zachary: Hebrew Meaning of Zachary: "the Lord has
remembered" Zachary's Popularity in 2012: #68  Get email updates
on Zachary  Zachary, a Top 20 name for over a decade, is now
dipping steadily in the ratings, at its lowest point in decades.
But with its ancient roots and modern feel, you can understand
why Zachary has been such a longtime winner.  Sir Elton John
recently chose Zachary for his long-awaited first child, which
may help propel it back into the spotlight. But contemporary
parents might want to keep looking for more original
alternatives. Variations such as Zachariah and Zacharias may
have longer beards but at the same time feel fresher, while
other Z names from Zebedee to Zane may suit parents whose main
attraction is to the initial Z.  The name Zachary is attached to
eight different people in the Bible, the most prominent being
the father of John the Baptist. The Zackery spelling is also
used, as are the nicknames Zach and Zak