Exaltation or dwelling of honor
Derived from the Hebrew name Zevulun, it likely stems from the root 'zabal', meaning to dwell or honor. In the Old Testament, Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name saw moderate use among American Puritans and has remained a rare, distinctive biblical choice ever since.
Less common today
Zebulon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,757 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American explorer and brigadier general for whom Pikes Peak is named
Confederate military officer and 37th Governor of North Carolina
The patriarch of the family, often called Grandpa · The Waltons
