Zephyr: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The gentle west wind, a name that carries the breath of spring.
Zephyr as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #124
- Peak
- #600 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Zephyr Means
Zephyr is a boy name of Greek origin. The gentle west wind, a name that carries the breath of spring.
How Popular Zephyr Is
Zephyr currently ranks #124 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #600 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Zephyr
- Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind.
- The name has an airy, poetic quality.
- Zephyr is rarely used, making it a distinctive choice.
Zephyr as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1290
- Peak
- #1228 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Zephyr Means
Zephyr is a unisex name of English origin. A soft west wind, gentle and refreshing.
How Popular Zephyr Is
Zephyr currently ranks #1290 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1228 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Zephyr
- Zephyr is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Zephyr is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Zephyr
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Zephyr
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Zephyr.
Questions About Zephyr
What does Zephyr mean?
Zephyr is a boy name of Greek origin. The gentle west wind, a name that carries the breath of spring.
How popular is Zephyr?
Zephyr currently ranks #124 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #600 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Zephyr come from?
Zephyr comes from Greek roots. Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind.
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