Zvi
Zvi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gazelle, deer, or beauty.
Origin and history
Zvi is a classic Hebrew masculine name meaning gazelle or deer. It is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and often associated with speed and elegance. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, relatively rare name used mostly within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
676 babies in the United States have been named Zvi since 1880. It ranks #4000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- NY (96.2 %)
- NJ (3.8 %)
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 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Zvi
- Zvi Yanai: Writer, Philosopher
- Zvi Zeitlin: Violinists, Educator
Fun facts
- In Jewish culture, the gazelle (Zvi) traditionally symbolizes swiftness in fulfilling spiritual duties.
- Zvi is frequently paired with the Yiddish name Tzvi-Hirsch or Hershel, both of which also mean deer.