Zebadiah is an uncommon yet distinctive male given name of Hebrew origin. Derived from the elements "zeba'" meaning "wolf" and "Yah", a shortened form of "Yahweh", which refers to the Lord God in the Old Testament, Zebadiah translates to mean "gift of God". This name is often associated with wisdom and strength, reflecting the qualities of its animal namesake. Historically, it has been used sparingly, contributing to its unique and memorable character.
It appears that the name Zebadiah has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak in 1999 (42 births) and again in 2001 (49 births). However, since then, the number of births per year has generally decreased, with only one year (2022) reaching or exceeding 20 births since 2005. The total number of births recorded over this period is 1058.