Zeb
Zeb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift, dwelling, or bestowed by God.
Origin and history
Zeb is a short form of Biblical Hebrew names such as Zebulun or Zebadiah. It has been used in the United States since the 19th century as both a standalone given name and a nickname. Today, it remains an uncommon, traditional masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,750 babies in the United States have been named Zeb since 1880. It ranks #2469 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- NC (90.2 %)
- TX (2.8 %)
- TN (1.9 %)
- CA (1.7 %)
- IA (0.95 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 99 |
| 1890-1900 | 74 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 228 |
| 1920-1930 | 327 |
| 1930-1940 | 195 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 239 |
| 2000-2010 | 305 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Zeb
- Zeb Vance: Governor, Senator
Fun facts
- Zeb originates as a truncated form of ancient Hebrew names like Zebadiah (gift of Yahweh) or Zebulun (exalted dwelling).
- It was often given as an independent legal name in 19th-century America rather than solely serving as a nickname.