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Zadok

Quick answerZadok means "righteous" or "just" and derives from the Hebrew root צדק (tzedek), which refers to righteousness or justice.

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,853
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,113

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zadok

Zadok means "righteous" or "just" and derives from the Hebrew root צדק (tzedek), which refers to righteousness or justice.

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Etymology

Zadok means "righteous" or "just" and derives from the Hebrew root צדק (tzedek), which refers to righteousness or justice. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable historical references including Zadok the High Priest in ancient Israel during King David's reign and subsequent biblical appearances.

Zadok currently ranks #4,853 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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