Clarke vs Zebedee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

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Zebedee

Boy #3,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,226
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zeb, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3226 for Zebedee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Zebedee ___

  • Zebedee James
  • Zebedee John
  • Zebedee Luke
  • Zebedee Eli
  • Zebedee Thomas
  • Zebedee Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Zebedee more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Zebedee at #3226 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Zebedee mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarke and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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