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Zvi

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Pronounced ZVEE /ˈzvi/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness)Low

In 30 seconds: A deer; a gazelle: Zvi is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ZVEE').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness)

U.S. rank (2024)#8286 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 665

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

Zvi comes from the Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness). A crisp, classic name (said 'ZVEE', the Zv- cluster up front).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-deer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zvi means 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' in Hebrew (a symbol of grace and swiftness) — a crisp, classic name (said 'ZVEE', the Zv- cluster up front).

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zvi — Hebrew etymology

Variations

TzviZeviZvika

Nicknames

Zvika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zvi mean?

Zvi is Hebrew for 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness).

How do you pronounce Zvi?

It's said ZVEE /ˈzvi/ — one syllable (the Zv- is a cluster).

Is Zvi a boy or girl name?

Zvi is a boy's name.

How popular is Zvi?

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