Eliakim vs Zebedee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Eliakim Rank #3,260
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3260 for Eliakim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliakim ___

  • Eliakim James
  • Eliakim David
  • Eliakim Nathaniel
  • Eliakim Joseph
  • Eliakim Isaiah

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 Eliakim

Tabitha Ezekiel Miriam Josiah Naomi

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliakim or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Eliakim at #3260 in the United States.

What do Eliakim and Zebedee mean?

Eliakim means "God raises up" (Hebrew origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliakim and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Eliakim is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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