Zebadiah
Zebadiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌzɛbəˈdaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Zebadiah
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew זְבַדְיָה (Zəḇaḏyâ, “gift of God, God has bestowed”), from זַבְדִּי (zab̲dî, “my gift”). Doublet of Zebedee.
How popular is Zebadiah?
Since 1880, 1,112 boys in the U.S. have been named Zebadiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2103 in 1979. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zebadiah FAQ
What does the name Zebadiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew זְבַדְיָה (Zəḇaḏyâ, “gift of God, God has bestowed”), from זַבְדִּי (zab̲dî, “my gift”). Doublet of Zebedee.
What is the origin of the name Zebadiah?
Zebadiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zebadiah?
Since 1880, 1,112 boys in the U.S. have been named Zebadiah. Its highest rank for boys was #2103 in 1979. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zebadiah a boy or girl name?
Zebadiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,112 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.