Zealous
Pronunciation: [ z-EHL-uhs ]
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Zealous first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 6 babies have been named Zealous in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zealous is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,489 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,489
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Zealous
Zealous is a boy name .
Zealous is currently ranked #18,489 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zealous include Zea, Zeal, Zealy, Zealie, Ous, Ousy, Ousie, Zey, Zeie, and Zeakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zealous include Zealand, Zeal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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