Zachary Cates

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Zachary Cates — God has remembered
149K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Zachary Cates is a name that combines English origins. The first name Zachary is a masculine given name of English origin. Zachary is a male given name, a variant of Zechariah – the name of several biblical characters. Pope Zachary (679–752), pope of the Catholic Church from 741 to 752 Zachary of Vienne (died 106), bishop of Vienne (France), martyr and Roman Catholic saint Zachary Abel (born 1980), American actor Zachary Aston-Reese (born 1994), American ice hockey player Zachary Babington (1690–1745), High Sheriff of Staffordshire and barrister Zak Bagans (born 1977), American television host, author, documentary filmmaker and paranormal investigator Zachary James Baker, stage name Zacky Vengeance, rhythm guitari. The surname Cates: Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir. Zachary is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 149K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Zachary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Zachary

Meaning: God has remembered

English

Zachary is a male given name, a variant of Zechariah – the name of several biblical characters. Pope Zachary (679–752), pope of the Catholic Church from 741 to 752 Zachary of Vienne (died 106), bishop of Vienne (France), martyr and Roman Catholic saint Zachary Abel (born 1980), American actor Zachary Aston-Reese (born 1994), American ice hockey player Zachary Babington (1690–1745), High Sheriff of Staffordshire and barrister Zak Bagans (born 1977), American television host, author, documentary filmmaker and paranormal investigator Zachary James Baker, stage name Zacky Vengeance, rhythm guitari.

Surname: Cates

English

Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Zachary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Zachary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Zachary Cates

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Zachary Cates:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Zachary?
The first name Zachary originates from English. Zachary is a male given name, a variant of Zechariah – the name of several biblical characters. Pope Zachary (679–752), pope of the Catholic Church from 741 to 752 Zachary of Vienne (died 106), bishop of Vienne (France), martyr and Roman Catholic saint Zachary Abel (born 1980), American actor Zachary Aston-Reese (born 1994), American ice hockey player Zachary Babington (1690–1745), High Sheriff of Staffordshire and barrister Zak Bagans (born 1977), American television host, author, documentary filmmaker and paranormal investigator Zachary James Baker, stage name Zacky Vengeance, rhythm guitari.
When was Zachary most popular?
The name Zachary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cates?
The surname Cates originates from English. Challen Cates (born 1967), American actress Clifton Bledsoe Cates (1893–1970), 19th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps David Allan Cates (born 1956), American novelist Fatima Cates (1865–1900), British Muslim convert and activist George Cates (1911–2002), American musical conductor associated with Lawrence Welk George Edward Cates (1892–1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War I Gilbert Cates (1934–2011), American film director Kristy Cates (born 1977), American stage actress and singer Michael Cates (born 1961), Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University Mir.
How common is the surname Cates?
The surname Cates is shared by approximately 18K people worldwide.
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