Arye vs Zeb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeb

Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,635
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arye Rank #6,496
Zeb Rank #6,635

Arye is more popular, ranked #6496 vs #6635 for Zeb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arye ___

  • Arye David
  • Arye Nathan
  • Arye Moshe
  • Arye Yosef
  • Arye Elijah

Zeb ___

  • Zeb James
  • Zeb Cole
  • Zeb River
  • Zeb August
  • Zeb Owen
  • Zeb Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arye

Yael Devorah Shlomo Avital Noam

If you choose Zeb

Eli Jeb Abel Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arye or Zeb more popular?

Arye is more popular, ranked #6496 compared to Zeb at #6635 in the United States.

What do Arye and Zeb mean?

Arye means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Zeb means "God has bestowed, gift of God" (Hebrew Zebediah origin).

Are Arye and Zeb boy or girl names?

Arye is primarily a boy name. Zeb is primarily a boy name.

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