Zebedee
Zebedee first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 38 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zebedee popular?
Rising Zebedee has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 135 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 91 | |
| 2000s | 87 | |
| 1990s | 91 | |
| 1980s | 97 | |
| 1970s | 78 | |
| 1960s | 103 | |
| 1950s | 173 | |
| 1940s | 94 | |
| 1930s | 108 | |
| 1920s | 127 | |
| 1910s | 85 | |
| 1900s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zebedee mean?
Greek New Testament form (Zebedaios) of the Hebrew Zebadiah, from zabad 'to bestow/give' + yah (Yahweh) — 'Yahweh has bestowed'. Borne by the father of the apostles James and John.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zebedee mean?
Zebedee means Yahweh has bestowed. Greek New Testament form (Zebedaios) of the Hebrew Zebadiah, from zabad 'to bestow/give' + yah (Yahweh) — 'Yahweh has bestowed'. Borne by the father of the apostles James and John.
What is the origin of the name Zebedee?
Zebedee is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Zebedee?
Zebedee is pronounced “ZEB-ə-dee.”
Is Zebedee a boy or a girl name?
Zebedee is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zebedee a popular name right now?
Zebedee has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zebedee?
In 2025, Zebedee ranked #5203 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zebedee most popular?
Zebedee was most popular in 2024, when about 38 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zebedee?
Names similar to Zebedee include Hermes, Georgios, Konstantin, Ladon, Theodoros.
What names go well with Zebedee?
greek names that pair well with Zebedee include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.