Reuven vs Zadkiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reuven

Boy #2,377 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"behold, a son!"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,377
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Reuvy, Ruvy, Reuvi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Reuven Rank #2,377
Zadkiel Rank #2,560

Reuven is more popular, ranked #2377 vs #2560 for Zadkiel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reuven ___

  • Reuven Moshe
  • Reuven Avraham
  • Reuven David
  • Reuven Yakov
  • Reuven Shmuel
  • Reuven Natan

Zadkiel ___

  • Zadkiel Isaiah
  • Zadkiel Elijah
  • Zadkiel Michael
  • Zadkiel James
  • Zadkiel Emmanuel
  • Zadkiel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Reuven

Shimon Levi Yehuda Dinah Rivka

If you choose Zadkiel

Gabriel Raphael Uriel Seraphina Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reuven or Zadkiel more popular?

Reuven is more popular, ranked #2377 compared to Zadkiel at #2560 in the United States.

What do Reuven and Zadkiel mean?

Reuven means "behold, a son!" (Hebrew origin). Zadkiel means "God is my justice" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reuven and Zadkiel boy or girl names?

Reuven is primarily a boy name. Zadkiel is primarily a boy name.

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