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Zephyr

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEF-er /ˈzɛf.ər/High

Meaning: West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)High

In 30 seconds: A Greek name meaning 'west wind,' from Zephyros — the god of the gentle west wind in Greek mythology. One of the windiest and most poetic nature names in the catalog, evoking the warm, favorable breezes of springtime.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningWest wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)

U.S. rank (2025)#1203 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births169 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,524

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

Zephyr derives from Greek Zephyros, the personification of the west wind. The four winds of Greek mythology — Boreas (north), Zephyros (west), Notus (south), and Eurus (east) — were important deities. Zephyros was the most gentle and beneficial of the four.

Zephyr has been appearing in U.S. birth data as a nature-mythology name. It ranked #1133 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Zephyros was the Greek god of the west wind, considered the most favorable of the four wind gods. He was associated with spring and was the consort of Iris (the rainbow). The word 'zephyr' still means 'a gentle breeze' in English today.

Overall data confidence 96%

Behind the Name — Zephyr — Greek mythology etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Zephyrus

Nicknames

Zeph

Famous Bearers

★Zephyros (mythological)
Greek god of the west wind, considered the most gentle and favorable of the four wind gods. Associated with spring and favorable sailing weather.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zephyr mean?

Zephyr means 'west wind,' from Greek Zephyros, the personification of the most gentle and favorable of the four wind gods.

How do you pronounce Zephyr?

It's said ZEF-er — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zephyr a boy or girl name?

Zephyr is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Zephyr?

Zephyr ranked #1133 for U.S. boys in 2024.