Servant of God; pillar
Obie is most commonly used as a diminutive of Obadiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'servant of God.' It can also function as a nickname for the German name Oberon or the English name Obe, which relates to a pillar or post. In American history, it gained independent usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
About 10 boys were named Obie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American rapper and songwriter
American heavyweight boxer
American producer and screenwriter
