Zealous
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zealous
The name Zealous derives from the English adjective "zealous," which comes from the Greek "zelos" (ζῆλος), meaning intense enthusiasm, passion, or fervent dedication.
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Etymology
The name Zealous derives from the English adjective "zealous," which comes from the Greek "zelos" (ζῆλος), meaning intense enthusiasm, passion, or fervent dedication. It literally means "full of zeal" and carries connotations of ardent devotion or commitment.
Zealous is primarily used in English-speaking Protestant Christian contexts, particularly among evangelical and Pentecostal communities, where virtue names reflecting spiritual qualities gained popularity from the 17th century onward; it remains relatively rare as a given name compared to similar virtue names like Grace or Hope.
Zealous currently ranks #12,233 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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