Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause
Derived from the English word, which itself comes from the Greek 'zelos'. It represents a passionate intensity and fervor. Historically used as a virtue name by Puritans, it has recently emerged as a modern word-name choice.
Less common today
Zeal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,741 in 2025.
A character from the video game series · Chrono Trigger
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
