Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3226 for Zebedee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Zebedee ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zebedee more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zebedee at #3226 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zebedee mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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