Zeal
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #3752 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zaley, meaning noble, harmony.
Similar names: zaley, zalie, zea, zelah, zelie, zella, zellie, zealan
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Zeal? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Zeal, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zeal
What does the name Zeal mean?
Zeal means “Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Zeal?
Zeal has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth”.
How popular is Zeal?
Zeal ranked #3658 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Zeal most popular?
Zeal peaked in 2025 with 30 babies registered that year.
Is Zeal a boy or girl name?
Zeal is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zeals in registered births are male.
Is the name Zeal rising or falling in popularity?
Zeal has risen 4213 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7871 in 2020 to #3658 in 2025.
How long has Zeal been recorded?
Zeal appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2006 through 2025.