Zebedee
Zebedee is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Zebedee is a classical biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Zevadyah, meaning 'gift of God.' In the New Testament, Zebedee is the father of the apostles James and John. While historically rare in the United States, it maintains a steady, distinctive presence as a traditional biblical choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,276 babies in the United States have been named Zebedee since 1880. It ranks #3428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- GA (28.6 %)
- AL (23.8 %)
- MS (23.8 %)
- NC (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 108 |
| 1940-1950 | 94 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Zebedee
- Zebedee Coltrin: Religious leader
Nicknames
Zeb, Zebby
Fun facts
- In the New Testament, Zebedee was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee and father to the apostles James and John.
- The name was chosen for the iconic jack-in-the-box character in the classic children's series The Magic Roundabout.