Emmaus vs Zebediah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

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Zebediah

Boy #5,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,750
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zeb, Zeb, Bede

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Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Zebediah Rank #5,750

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Zebediah ___

  • Zebediah Cole
  • Zebediah James
  • Zebediah Thomas
  • Zebediah Reed
  • Zebediah Grant
  • Zebediah Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Zebediah

Elijah Ezekiel Delilah Jebediah Malachi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Zebediah more popular?

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Zebediah mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Zebediah means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmaus and Zebediah boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Zebediah is primarily a boy name.

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