Zeal

At a Glance: Name: Zeal – Meaning: great enthusiasm or eager devotion – Origin: English (word name, the common word ultimately traces to Greek zêlos) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ZEEL

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Zeal is a word name meaning great enthusiasm or eager devotion, tracing back to the Greek word zêlos. It's pronounced ZEEL, suits a child of any gender, and has a clean, modern feel rather than an old-fashioned one.

Meaning & Origin of Zeal

Meaning: Great enthusiasm or eager devotion.

Origin: English (word name, the common word ultimately traces to Greek zêlos).

How to Pronounce Zeal

Phonetic: ZEEL   IPA: /ˈziːl/

Popularity of Zeal

Zeal has stayed rare across SSA records from 2006 to 2024, with just 25 babies given the name in 2024 — its highest count and rank yet, landing at #4302 that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2006–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Zeal mean?

Great enthusiasm or eager devotion.

How do you pronounce Zeal?

Zeal is pronounced ZEEL (IPA: /ˈziːl/).

Is Zeal a popular name right now?

Zeal is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4302 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)

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