Servant or worshiper
Obed is a Hebrew name meaning servant or worshiper. In the Bible, it is most notably the name of the son of Ruth and Boaz, making him the grandfather of King David.
About 72 boys were named Obed in 2025.
The son of Ruth and Boaz and grandfather of King David · The Bible
American inventor of the first horse-drawn reaper
A character in the Cthulhu Mythos · The Shadow Over Innsmouth
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Obed — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.