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Zebadiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced zeb-ə-DY-ah /ˌzɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A gift bestowed by God: Zebadiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh has bestowed'. Devout, vintage, and strong.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical name
U.S. rank (2025)#3656 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119742025

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

Zebadiah comes from Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' (borne by several biblical figures, including warriors of David). A devout, vintage name with the friendly nickname Zeb.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Yahweh-has-bestowed at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Zebadiah means 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' in Hebrew — a biblical name (several men bore it), devout and vintage, with the nickname Zeb.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Zebadiah — etymology

Variations

ZebediahZebedeeZavdiel

Nicknames

Zeb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zebadiah mean?

Zebadiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Zebadiah?

It's said zeb-ə-DY-ah /ˌzɛb.əˈdaɪ.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Zebadiah a boy or girl name?

Zebadiah is a boy's name.

How popular is Zebadiah?

Zebadiah is a rare name in the U.S.

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