Zephyr
Unisex name · Greek · pronounced ZEF-er
Verified name
What does Zephyr mean?
West wind
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 769 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1153 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Zeph
Variant: Zephyrus, Zephyrine
Related: Zephyrus
Using Zephyr across cultures
Classical mythology wind name used in poetry.
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