Gift of Jehovah
Derived from the Hebrew name Zebadyah, it signifies a gift or portion granted by God. In the Old Testament, several minor figures bear this name, contributing to its long-standing religious heritage. While it shares roots with the more common Zebedee, Zebediah offers a more formal and rhythmic alternative.
Less common today
Zebediah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,265 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the classic children's novel · Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The villainous Purple Man in Marvel Comics · Daredevil
