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Zadkiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAD-keel /ˈzæd.kil/Medium

Meaning: God is my righteousnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Zadkiel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my righteousness.' It belongs to the family of -el names that name God directly.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningGod is my righteousness
U.S. rank (2024)#2587 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032024

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

History & Origin

Zadkiel joins a Hebrew root for righteousness with the -el ending that means God, giving 'God is my righteousness.' It sits among the angelic -el names and carries a clearly devotional sense. The meaning is plain and rooted in the Hebrew elements themselves.

The firm Z- opening and the -iel close give it a strong, resonant sound shared with names like Daniel and Gabriel. It reads as both ancient and striking.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zadkiel is 'God is my righteousness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Zadkiel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Zadkiel — meaning/etymology

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Daniel— another Hebrew name ending in -el, meaning God
Gabriel— Hebrew -el name in the same angelic family as Zadkiel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zadkiel mean?

Zadkiel is usually explained as meaning 'God is my righteousness' and is most often linked with Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend tradition.

How do you pronounce Zadkiel?

It's commonly said ZAD-keel /ˈzæd.kil/.

Is Zadkiel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zadkiel is used as a boy name.

How popular is Zadkiel?

In 2024, Zadkiel ranked #2587 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.