Zebedee
Zebedee: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzɛbɪdiː/
Meaning and origin of Zebedee
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek Ζεβεδαῖος (Zebedaîos), from Hebrew זְבַדְיָה (Zəḇaḏyâ), from זַבְדִּי (zab̲dî, “my gift”). Doublet of Zebadiah.
How popular is Zebedee?
Since 1880, 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Zebedee. Its highest rank for boys was #1199 in 1907. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zebedee FAQ
What does the name Zebedee mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Ζεβεδαῖος (Zebedaîos), from Hebrew זְבַדְיָה (Zəḇaḏyâ), from זַבְדִּי (zab̲dî, “my gift”). Doublet of Zebadiah.
What is the origin of the name Zebedee?
Zebedee is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zebedee?
Since 1880, 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Zebedee. Its highest rank for boys was #1199 in 1907. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zebedee a boy or girl name?
Zebedee is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,276 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.