Greek form of Zebadiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has given' (literally 'Yahweh has given'). In the New Testament, Zebedee is the father of the apostles James and John.
Nicknames
zeb
Vibe
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How it ages.
A rare biblical name with quirky, old-world charm; the short form Zeb gives it a friendly everyday option.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; mostly used in English-speaking families drawn to biblical names.