Tzvi

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Pronounced TSVEE /t͡sviː/High

Meaning: Deer; gazelle; from Hebrew tzvi (deer, gazelle — an animal associated with swiftness, beauty, and grace)High

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'deer' or 'gazelle' — animals associated in biblical poetry with swiftness, grace, and beauty. The Song of Songs addresses the beloved as 'my gazelle.' Used in Jewish Orthodox communities.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningDeer; gazelle; from Hebrew tzvi (deer, gazelle — an animal associated with swiftness, beauty, and grace)

U.S. rank (2025)#1079 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births200 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tzvi is from Hebrew tzvi (deer, gazelle). The animal symbolizes swiftness, grace, and beauty in Hebrew poetry. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and remains common in Orthodox and traditional families.

Tzvi ranked #1168 for boys in 2024, used primarily in Orthodox Jewish communities.

Did you know? In the Hebrew Bible, the deer/gazelle appears as a metaphor for swiftness in love and spiritual longing — the Song of Songs compares the beloved to a gazelle, and Psalms describe the soul's longing for God as 'like a deer panting for streams of water.'

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Tzvi — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZviTzviZevie

Nicknames

Zev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tzvi mean?

Tzvi means 'deer' or 'gazelle' in Hebrew, an animal representing swiftness and grace in biblical poetry.

How do you pronounce Tzvi?

It's said TSVEE — one syllable. The TZ is a single consonant sound (as in 'pizza').

Is Tzvi a boy or girl name?

Tzvi is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Tzvi?

Tzvi ranked #1168 for U.S. boys in 2024.