Zeb

Zeb is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Zeb at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zeb

Zeb belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zeb first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #504 in 1888, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 2,738 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zeb in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#504 in 1888
Peak year
1979
Babies named Zeb in 2024
13
Total since 1880
2,738

Zeb in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1903 in 2016
Babies named Zeb in 2024
3
Total since 1996
175

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeb mean?

The meaning of Zeb is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zeb a boy or girl name?

Zeb is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zeb?

Zeb comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zeb?

Zeb first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #504 in 1888, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].