Zero

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEER-oh /ˈzɪr.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') via Italian zero. A bold, unconventional pick; we note it honestly as a word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: Zero is the number and word used as a bold word-name (said 'ZEER-oh'). Striking and unconventional, we note it honestly.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') via Italian zero. A bold, unconventional pick; we note it honestly as a word-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10875 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Zero is the English word for the number, borrowed from Italian zero and ultimately the Arabic sifr, 'empty.' As a given name it is rare and unconventional — a bold word-name pick rather than a heritage name, which we note honestly. Sleek and modern in sound (said 'ZEER-oh').

It joins a small set of number and word names chosen for edge and originality. Bold, spare, and striking.

Did you know? Zero traces to the Arabic sifr, 'empty,' the same root that gave us cipher — now chosen by a few families as a daring word-name (said 'ZEER-oh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Zero — English word/number used as a word-name; from Arabic sifr

Variations

ZeruZiro

Nicknames

ZZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zero mean?

Zero is the English word and number, used as a bold word-name. It traces to the Arabic sifr, 'empty.'

How do you pronounce Zero?

It's said ZEER-oh /ˈzɪr.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zero a boy or girl name?

Zero is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zero?

Zero is a very rare, unconventional word-name for boys in the U.S.