UK boy's name
Zadok
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "righteous" or "just".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zadok is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zadok popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Zadok. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zadok ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 boys were registered as Zadok.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zadok as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Zadok mean?
The name Zadok has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the words "tsedek" meaning "righteous" or "just" and "sadoq" meaning "to be righteous." It is a name that has been prominent in the Biblical tradition and Jewish history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zadok appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Zadok was a prominent priest during the reigns of King David and King Solomon in ancient Israel, around the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Books of Samuel and Kings, and played a significant role in the transition of power from David to Solomon.
In the New Testament, the name Zadok is referenced in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. This suggests that the name continued to be used among Jewish communities in the first century CE.
One of the most notable individuals named Zadok in history was Zadok the Righteous, a Jewish scholar and leader who lived in the 1st century BCE. He is credited with establishing the Sadducees, a Jewish sect that adhered strictly to the written Torah and rejected the oral traditions embraced by the Pharisees.
Another prominent figure was Zadok ben Yaakov, a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and commentator from Spain. He wrote extensively on Jewish law and ethics, and his works had a significant impact on the development of Sephardic Jewish thought.
In more recent history, Zadok Kahn (1839-1905) was a prominent French rabbi and scholar who served as the Chief Rabbi of France from 1892 until his death. He played a crucial role in promoting Jewish education and integration within French society.
Zadok Hakohen (1914-1986) was an influential Israeli rabbi and Kabbalist, known for his insights into the mystical teachings of the Kabbalah and his efforts to revive the study of this tradition in Israel.
Over the centuries, the name Zadok has been a significant part of Jewish culture and tradition, carrying connotations of righteousness and moral integrity. While its popularity may have waxed and waned, it remains a name with deep historical roots and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zadok over time
The chart below shows babies named Zadok registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zadok, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zadok by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zadok was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3112 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4368 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4107 | 7 | 2 |
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- Zachariah 3,234
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FAQ
Zadok: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zadok in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zadok was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Zadok most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Zadok in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zadok?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "righteous" or "just".
How many people are called Zadok in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Zadok across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.