Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 06, 2024

Zacchaeus

US Popularity Rank: 4606

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Pure, innocent

Zacchaeus is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. The popular phrase “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God” can be attributed to Zacchaeus, one of Jesus' disciples in the Bible. This came about after Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector in Jericho, gave half of his possessions to charity. With a name like this, baby is sure to live a life of generosity and authenticity.