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Zurich

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Pronounced ZOOR-ik /ˈzʊr.Ιͺk/Medium

Meaning: The name of the Swiss city Zurich, used as a place-name. Its own roots are debated, possibly from a Celtic or Latin source. Chosen here as a place-name pick, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Zurich is the Swiss city used as a place-name (said 'ZOOR-ik'). A crisp, cosmopolitan pick, we note it as a place-name.
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Origin LowGerman, Swiss
MeaningThe name of the Swiss city Zurich, used as a place-name. Its own roots are debated, possibly from a Celtic or Latin source. Chosen here as a place-name pick, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8907 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 143

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201919972025

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

Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, its own name possibly rooted in a Celtic or Latin source. As a given name it is rare and reads as a place-name pick β€” crisp, worldly, and modern β€” which we note honestly (said 'ZOOR-ik').

It joins a small set of city and place names chosen as first names. Cosmopolitan, rare, and sleek.

Did you know? Zurich, the Swiss financial hub on its own lake, lends its cosmopolitan sound to a rare place-name β€” chosen for style rather than heritage, which we note (said 'ZOOR-ik').
Overall data confidence 40%
References β€” Zurich β€” Swiss city used as a place-name

Variations

ZurickZurik

Nicknames

ZuriZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zurich mean?

Zurich is the name of the Swiss city, used as a place-name. Its own roots are debated.

How do you pronounce Zurich?

It's said ZOOR-ik /ˈzʊr.Ιͺk/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zurich a boy or girl name?

Zurich is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zurich?

Zurich is a very rare place-name choice for boys in the U.S.

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