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Zebulon

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Pronounced ZEB-yoo-lon /ˈzɛb.ju.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Zevulun, 'exaltation, dwelling, honor' — a son of Jacob and a tribe of IsraelMedium

In 30 seconds: Biblical and bold: Zebulon is a son of Jacob — 'exaltation, dwelling, honor'. Strong, frontier-flavored, and rare (explorer Zebulon Pike).

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Zevulun, 'exaltation, dwelling, honor' — a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel

U.S. rank (2025)#5042 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,149

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

Zebulon comes from Hebrew Zevulun, 'exaltation' or 'dwelling, honor' (Leah's son, a tribe of Israel; the gloss varies, which we note). A strong, frontier-flavored biblical name (explorer Zebulon Pike).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, exaltation-or-dwelling at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Zebulon, a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel, means 'exaltation' or 'dwelling, honor' — explorer Zebulon Pike (of Pikes Peak) carried the frontier-flavored name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Zebulun — gloss varies

Variations

ZebulunZebadiahZeb

Nicknames

Zeb

Famous Bearers

★Zebulon Pike (1779-1813)
American explorer and Army general after whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named
★Zebulon Vance (1830-1894)
governor of North Carolina during the Civil War era and later U.S. Senator

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zebulon mean?

Zebulon is Hebrew for 'exaltation' or 'dwelling, honor' (a son of Jacob); the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Zebulon?

It's said ZEB-yoo-lon /ˈzɛb.ju.lɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zebulon a boy or girl name?

Zebulon is a boy's name.

How popular is Zebulon?

Zebulon is a rare name in the U.S.