The nameZéphyr
Zéphyr is a boy's name from Greek mythology, rising sharply in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek Zephyros, god of the gentle west wind of spring.
Origin
Greek.
History
Given in France in the early 20th century and then forgotten, Zéphyr came back in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Zéphyr
Zéphyr in France
Zéphyr was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 460 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Zéphyr. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Zéphyr in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 78 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zéphyr mean?
From the Greek Zephyros, god of the gentle west wind of spring.
What is the origin of the name Zéphyr?
Greek.
Is Zéphyr a girl's or a boy's name?
Zéphyr is a boy's name.