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Comments and insights on the name Zebulon: | Edit

also spelled Zebulan

Personal experiences with the name Zebulon: | Edit

I know a very confident, young boy named Zebulan/Zeb.

My husband went to high school with a guy named Zebulun (he went by Zeb).

My best friend's cousin has a 6 year old son named Zebulon, they all call him Zebby though, it's a bit much for his young age at the moment but once he's grown it'll be a very strong name for him. Right now, Zebby suits him better.

Nicknames for Zebulon: | Edit

Zeb, Zebby

Meanings and history of the name Zebulon: | Edit

From Hebrew, meaning "dwelling place" "exalted, honored". An alternate spelling is Zebulun.

Famous real-life people named Zebulon: | Edit

Zebulon Pike, American soldier, and namesake of Pikes Peak in Colorado
Zebulon Baird Vance, American Civil War hero and North Carolina governor
Zebulon Brockway, American penologist
Zebulon Butler, American colonial soldier and leader
Zebulon Weaver, American politician

Zebulon in song, story & screen: | Edit

Zebulon Tyler Walton, "Grandpa" on the 1970's TV series "The Waltons, played by Will Geer