Tzvi

Tzvi - A very unique male name

Tzvi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1961 on position #1487. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tzvi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tzvi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tzvi. The baby boy name Tzvi was given to 179 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1005 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,192 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tzvi peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 979.

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Tzvi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tzvi is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #106 - and is the least popular in Maryland at position #910.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tzvi is where you live.

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Tzvi origin and meaning

Hebrew

'Deer, gazelle' — Tzvi is the Hebrew word for a gazelle, used as a name symbolising grace and swiftness

Tzvi is a traditional Hebrew name, sometimes paired as Tzvi Hirsh, since Hirsh is the Yiddish word for the same animal. Its American use is concentrated in Jewish, especially Orthodox, communities and is at its highest in 2025.

Attested etymology

Tzvi is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Tzvi, pop culture references for the name Tzvi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tzvi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tzvi, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Tzvi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tzvi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tzvi?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TSVEE · /tsvi/

Around the world

• Tzvi (Hebrew) — The name in Hebrew, also transliterated Zvi.
• Zvi (Hebrew (transliteration)) — The common alternative transliteration.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zvi — Alternative transliteration of the same Hebrew name.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Tzvi is chosen mainly within Jewish families for its Hebrew meaning and tradition. Outside those communities it is rare and distinctive.

Worth knowing

• The Tz- opening is hard for many English speakers — expect it to be simplified or misread.
• Zvi is an equally valid spelling of the same name.