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Zeal
BoyMeaning of Zeal: English: 'great energy or enthusiasm'
Zeal is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3633rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3633
30 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
192
First recorded 2006 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
91% boys · 9% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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