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Zephyrus

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEF-ih-rus /ˈzɛf.ɪ.rəs/High

Meaning: From the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' — the name of Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: The west wind: Zephyrus is Greek. Bold, mythic, and warm. We note the deity name.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' — the name of Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind; we note the deity name
U.S. rank (2025)#5204 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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

Zephyrus comes from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' — the name of Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind (we note the deity name). A bold, mythic name (said 'ZEF-ih-rus'; nickname Zeph).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythic name. Rare, the-west-wind at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Zephyrus is the Greek god of the west wind (zephyros, 'a gentle breeze') — a bold, mythic name (we note the deity name; said 'ZEF-ih-rus').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Zephyrus — deity name

Variations

ZephyrZephyros

Nicknames

Zeph

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zephyrus mean?

Zephyrus is Greek for 'the west wind' — the god of the west wind. We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Zephyrus?

It's said ZEF-ih-rus /ˈzɛf.ɪ.rəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zephyrus a boy or girl name?

Zephyrus is a boy's name.

How popular is Zephyrus?

Zephyrus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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