Zeb vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeb

Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

American English Jewish Christian

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Zeb Rank #6,635

Shem Rank #6,712

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

Is Zeb or Shem more popular?

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

What do Zeb and Shem mean?

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

Are Zeb and Shem boy or girl names?

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