Shem vs Zeb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

American English Jewish Christian

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Shem Rank #6,712

Zeb Rank #6,635

Zeb is more popular, ranked #6635 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Shem or Zeb more popular?

Zeb is more popular, ranked #6635 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Shem and Zeb mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Zeb means "God has bestowed, gift of God" (Hebrew Zebediah origin).

Are Shem and Zeb boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Zeb is primarily a boy name.