Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 07, 2024

Shadrack

US Popularity Rank: 22162

Origin: Babylonian

Meaning: command of Aku

The ancient name of Shadrack is a boy’s name meaning “command of Aku.” Deriving from Aku, this name was given to the Babylonian god of the moon. Other variations of Shadrack include Shadrach. In the Old Testament, Shadrach is the Babylonian name of Hananiah who was one of the three men cast into a furnace before being saved by God. If you’re looking for a unique name with biblical connotations, look no further than Shadrack.