Boy name
Zach name meaning
“God has remembered”
Zach means “God has remembered.” It is an English short form of Zachary and Zachariah, names that ultimately derive from Hebrew Zekharyah. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Its clearest association is with those longer names, preserving their meaning in a compact English form.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #3,922
What does Zach mean?
God has remembered
In Turkish: Tanrı hatırladı
Zach is a shortened form of a longer biblical name that also functions independently. It shares its historical root with Turkish Zekeriya, while representing a distinct English naming form. The idea of remembrance here concerns divine acknowledgment and care, rather than simply recalling an event or a piece of information.
Origin of the name Zach
An English short form of Zachary or Zachariah. These names derive from Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'God has remembered.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Zach in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Z · Za |
How to pronounce Zach
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zad͡ʒh/ |
Is Zach a boy’s name?
Yes, Zach is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zach does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zach
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Zach
- Zach Erdem · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Zach
What is the meaning of Zach?
Zach means “God has remembered”. An English short form of Zachary or Zachariah. These names derive from Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'God has remembered.'
Is Zach a boy’s name?
Yes, Zach is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zach in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zach nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zach?
Zach is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Zach have?
Zach has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zach?
Zach does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zach?
Notable people named Zach include Zach Erdem.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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