Zebedee

Zebedee is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “my gift.” In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Zebedee at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“my gift”
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛbɪdiː/

About the name Zebedee

Zebedee belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “my gift” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zebedee first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1199 in 1907, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 1,256 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zebedee in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1199 in 1907
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zebedee in 2024
37
Total since 1880
1,256

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zebedee mean?

Zebedee means “my gift” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zebedee a boy or girl name?

Zebedee is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zebedee?

Zebedee comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Zebedee?

Zebedee first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1199 in 1907, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Zebedee?

Zebedee is pronounced /ˈzɛbɪdiː/ (IPA).

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