Liam vs Zebedee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3226 for Zebedee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zebedee more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zebedee at #3226 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zebedee mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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