Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zacchaeus
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Late Latin Zacchaeus, from Ancient Greek Ζακχαῖος (Zakkhaîos), from Hebrew זכי (zakkay), literally "pure, innocent", which came from זכה (zacha, “be clean, pure”).
How popular is Zacchaeus?
Since 1880, 1,969 boys in the U.S. have been named Zacchaeus. Its highest rank for boys was #1697 in 2000. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zacchaeus FAQ
What does the name Zacchaeus mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Late Latin Zacchaeus, from Ancient Greek Ζακχαῖος (Zakkhaîos), from Hebrew זכי (zakkay), literally "pure, innocent", which came from זכה (zacha, “be clean, pure”).
What is the origin of the name Zacchaeus?
Zacchaeus is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zacchaeus?
Since 1880, 1,969 boys in the U.S. have been named Zacchaeus. Its highest rank for boys was #1697 in 2000. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zacchaeus a boy or girl name?
Zacchaeus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,969 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.