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Zephan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Zephan

Pronounced ZEF-ən /ˈzɛf.ən/High

Meaning: Short form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: Treasured by the Lord: Zephan shortens Zephaniah — 'the Lord has hidden/protected'. Devout, crisp, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningShort form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Yahweh'
U.S. rank (2025)#6800 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 531
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119892025

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

Zephan is a short form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Yahweh' (a minor prophet). A devout, crisp, modern name (with a gentle 'zephyr'-breeze echo); the short form personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-Lord-has-treasured at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Zephaniah means 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Yahweh' in Hebrew (a minor prophet) — Zephan is a crisp short form; devout and modern (and a zephyr-breeze echo).
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Zephaniah — root etymology

Variations

ZephaniahZefanZephen

Nicknames

Zeph

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zephan mean?

Zephan shortens Zephaniah — Hebrew 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Zephan?

It's said ZEF-ən /ˈzɛf.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zephan a boy or girl name?

Zephan is a boy's name.

How popular is Zephan?

Zephan is a rare name in the U.S.

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