Zachary

From Namespedia - Names Meaning and Origins

Name: Zachary

Gender: Masculine

Origin: Asia

Language: Jewish

Thematic: Biblical

Meaning: God remembers.

Comments: Zachary is the English form of Zacharias, which was the name of the father of John the Baptist. Famous people named Zachary include Pope Zachary, who was one of the few popes who did not change their name on being elected; Zachary Macaulay, a Scottish slavery abolitionist; Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States; the actor Zachary Scott, whose films included "Mildred Pierce" and "The Southerner"; and the actor Zachary Quinto, who played Spock in the 2009 film "Star Trek".