Zadok

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAY-dok /ˈzeɪ.dɑk/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Tsadoq, 'righteous, just' — the high priest who anointed SolomonHigh

In 30 seconds: Righteous and regal: Zadok is Hebrew 'just' — the high priest who anointed King Solomon (and Handel's coronation anthem). Devout, strong, and storied.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Tsadoq, 'righteous, just' — the high priest who anointed Solomon

U.S. rank (2025)#4853 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 536

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zadok comes from Hebrew Tsadoq, 'righteous, just' — the high priest who anointed King Solomon. Immortalized in Handel's coronation anthem, it's a devout, dignified name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, righteous at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Zadok the Priest anointed Solomon king — and Handel's anthem 'Zadok the Priest' has been sung at every British coronation since 1727; the name means 'righteous'.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Zadok — etymology

Variations

TzadokZadocSadoc

Nicknames

Zade

Famous Bearers

★Zadok the Priest
Biblical high priest who anointed Solomon as king of Israel, subject of Handel's famous anthem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zadok mean?

Zadok is Hebrew for 'righteous, just' — the high priest who anointed Solomon.

How do you pronounce Zadok?

It's said ZAY-dok /ˈzeɪ.dɑk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zadok a boy or girl name?

Zadok is a boy's name.

How popular is Zadok?

Zadok is a rare name in the U.S.