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Name Origin

Zachary is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has remembered.' It is derived from the biblical figure Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist.

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Famous People

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850)

Military officer, Politician

  • 12th President of the United States
  • Hero of the Mexican-American War

Zachary Levi (1980-)

Actor, Singer, Producer

  • Known for his roles in Chuck, Shazam!, and Tangled
  • Won a Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television

Zachary Quinto (1977-)

Actor, Producer

  • Known for his roles in Heroes, Star Trek, and American Horror Story