Wake vs Zebediah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Wake Rank #5,833
Zebediah Rank #5,750

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 vs #5833 for Wake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Wake ___

  • Wake James
  • Wake Alexander
  • Wake Thomas
  • Wake River
  • Wake Elliot

Zebediah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Zebediah

Elijah Ezekiel Delilah Jebediah Malachi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wake or Zebediah more popular?

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Zebediah mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Zebediah means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wake and Zebediah boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Zebediah is primarily a boy name.

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