Tzvi
Tzvi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gazelle, deer, or beauty.
Origin and history
Tzvi is a traditional Hebrew masculine name that translates to deer or gazelle. It is widely used within Jewish communities in the United States and has seen steady usage in recent decades. The name is often paired with the Yiddish equivalent Hirsch.
Popularity in the United States
4,218 babies in the United States have been named Tzvi since 1880. It ranks #1931 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1028.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.9 %)
- NJ (34.3 %)
- MD (0.71 %)
- FL (0.52 %)
- CA (0.44 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 287 |
| 1990-2000 | 457 |
| 2000-2010 | 881 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,329 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,111 |
Famous people named Tzvi
- Tzvi Avni: Composer
Fun facts
- In Jewish tradition, the gazelle symbolizes speed and zeal in performing good deeds.
- Tzvi is frequently paired with the Yiddish name Hirsch, which also means deer, in the compound form Tzvi Hirsch.