Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Zebedee
Zebedee means “My gift”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Zebedee is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "My gift". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Zebedee often also consider Zebadiah.
Zebedee meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: My gift
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Zebedee to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zebedee as Z·E·B·E·D·E·E, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zebedee is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zebedee variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zebedeea, Zebedeee, Zebedeey, Zebede.
- Nicknames: Zebe and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zebedee with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zebedee middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zebadiah, Zebulon, Zaylee, Zavier, Zeb — full picks on the sibling names for Zebedee guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zebedee? Browse our names like Zebedee guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zebedee
What does the name Zebedee mean?
Zebedee means "My gift" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Zebedee is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Zebedee?
Zebedee originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Zebedee?
Zebedee has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zebedee a boy's or girl's name?
Zebedee is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Zebedee in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zebedee sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zebedee?
Names that share Zebedee's sound and style include Zebadiah, Zebulon, Zaylee, Zavier, Zeb.
What middle names pair well with Zebedee?
Good middle-name fits for Zebedee pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zebedee is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zebedee is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zebedee?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zebedee share its rhythm without rhyming — Zebadiah, Zebulon, Zaylee all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.