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Jezabel

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Pronounced JEZ-ə-bel /ˈdʒɛz.ə.bɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jezebel — from Hebrew Izevel, variously 'where is the prince?' (a Phoenician ritual cry) and 'not exalted'; the biblical queen carries negative associations, which we note honestlyLow

In 30 seconds: Where is the prince?: Jezabel spells Jezebel — a Hebrew/Phoenician name. Lyrical and striking (we note its biblical associations).
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Origin LowHebrew, Phoenician
MeaningA spelling of Jezebel — from Hebrew Izevel, variously 'where is the prince?' (a Phoenician ritual cry) and 'not exalted'; the biblical queen carries negative associations, which we note honestly
U.S. rank (2025)#15953 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 643

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jezabel is a spelling of Jezebel — from the Hebrew Izevel, variously read as 'where is the prince?' (a Phoenician ritual cry to the god Baal) and 'not exalted' (routes layered, which we note). In the Bible, Queen Jezebel is a byword for wickedness, so the name carries strongly negative associations — which we flag honestly for families to weigh. A lyrical, striking name (nickname Jez).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, where-is-the-prince at the (layered) root, and striking.

Did you know? Jezebel comes from the Hebrew Izevel, variously 'where is the prince?' (a Phoenician ritual cry) and 'not exalted' — Jezabel is a spelling; the biblical queen Jezebel carries strongly negative associations, which we note honestly (said 'JEZ-ə-bel').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Jezebel — routes layered; associations noted

Variations

JezebelJesabelJezabelle

Nicknames

Jez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jezabel mean?

Jezabel spells Jezebel — Hebrew/Phoenician 'where is the prince?' (also 'not exalted'); the biblical queen carries negative associations, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jezabel?

It's said JEZ-ə-bel /ˈdʒɛz.ə.bɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jezabel a boy or girl name?

Jezabel is a girl's name.

How popular is Jezabel?

Jezabel is a rare name in the U.S.

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