Oved, pronounced /oʊˈvɛd/, is of Hebrew origin and translates to "strength" or "power." It's a gender-neutral name derived from the Hebrew word 'oveid', which means "united" or "connected." In the Bible, Oved was one of the four sons of Zerachiah. The name gained prominence among Jews during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by other cultures worldwide.
The name Oved experienced fluctuations in popularity from the late 20th century to the early 21st century, with a peak of nine births in 2006. However, it has since seen a decline, with only five births recorded in each of the years 2009, 2011, and 2015. Overall, there were sixty Oveds born between 1979 and 2015.