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The name Zachary (Zack-ə-ree) is of Hebrew origin and means "remembered by God." It is a biblical name, originally spelled Zechariah, and is found in both the Old and New Testaments. Zechariah was a prophet in the Old Testament, and his name means "God has remembered." In the New Testament, the name Zachary is associated with John the Baptist's father. The name gained popularity among English speakers in the 17th century, possibly due to the Puritan movement's emphasis on Biblical names. It has remained a popular name since then, ranking in the top 100 names for boys in the USA for several decades. Famous people with the name Zachary include actors Zachary Quinto, Zachary Levi, and Zachary Gordon, as well as American presidents Zachary Taylor and Zachary Fillmore.

The name Zachary is most popular in the United States, but it is also popular in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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