Zacharias
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zacharias: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.
Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew Zechariah, Zacharias means “the Lord has remembered.” In the New Testament, Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist, struck mute until his son’s birth—a dramatic story that gives the name a quiet, faithful weight. The Finnish writer and historian Zacharias Topelius brought the name into 19th‑century children’s literature. Less known is Saint Zacharias, a 7th‑century pope whose name is attached to a few European churches, but no major town bears it. A common Scottish and English variant is Zachary, while the short form Zac feels fresher today. Though never among Scotland’s most popular choices, Zacharias offers a distinguished, biblical alternative for parents seeking something with historical depth.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20223 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y