Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Zephyr

Zephyr

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZEF-ər /ˈzɛf.ər/High

Meaning: From Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze'Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle breeze: Zephyr is the Greek west wind — airy, free, and poetic. Cool and distinctive (used for both sexes; here for girls).
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze'
U.S. rank (2025)#4755 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 695

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319052025

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

Zephyr comes from Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze', herald of spring. An airy, poetic nature/myth name; used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, the-west-wind at the root, and airy.

Did you know? Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind — the gentlest of the winds, herald of spring; the name is airy, free-spirited, and poetic.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Zephyr — etymology

Variations

ZephyrineZefir

Nicknames

Zeph

Famous Bearers

  • ★Zephyr Teachout (1971-)
    American law professor, author, and progressive political candidate

If you like Zephyr…

Aura— a fellow air/breeze name
Breeze— a companion wind word-name
Skye— another airy nature-name
Sapphire— shares Zephyr's Greek roots
Crystal— another nature pick

Explore names like Zephyr

By themegreekunisexnaturemythological
By meaningGod / DivineGentle / KindWind / Air

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zephyr mean?

Zephyr is the Greek god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze'.

How do you pronounce Zephyr?

It's said ZEF-ər /ˈzɛf.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zephyr a boy or girl name?

Zephyr is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Zephyr?

Zephyr is rare for girls in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia