Tzvi

Tzvi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /(t)sviː/

Meaning and origin of Tzvi

  • A male given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

From Hebrew צְבִי (ts'vi, literally “gazelle”).

How popular is Tzvi?

200U.S. babies in 2025
#1079peak rank (2025)
4,218babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,218 boys in the U.S. have been named Tzvi. Its highest rank for boys was #1079 in 2025. In 2025, 200 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tzvi FAQ

What does the name Tzvi mean?

A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew צְבִי (ts'vi, literally “gazelle”).

What is the origin of the name Tzvi?

Tzvi is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Tzvi?

Since 1880, 4,218 boys in the U.S. have been named Tzvi. Its highest rank for boys was #1079 in 2025. In 2025, 200 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tzvi a boy or girl name?

Tzvi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,218 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.