Boy name · Greek
Zephyr
“west wind”
Vibes
Explore Zephyr further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Zephyr — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Zephyr is Greek — Zephyros, the west wind — the gentlest of the four wind gods, the breeze that ripens rather than breaks; Botticelli painted him blowing Venus ashore.
Zephyr has entered the American top 1000 with the mythological wave's airiest current.
Two breeze syllables with Zeph as the key. It pairs well with grounded middles (Zephyr James, Zephyr Cole). On our vibe map it is Mythological at wind-god rank with Celestial circulation and Whimsical kite-weather — the west wind, personally.
More Greek names
Zephyr sits in our Greek set — these share its roots.
All Greek names →Zephyr — common questions
Is Zephyr a boy or girl name?
Zephyr is traditionally a boy name of Greek origin.
What does the name Zephyr mean?
Zephyr means “west wind” of Greek origin. Zephyr is Greek — Zephyros, the west wind — the gentlest of the four wind gods, the breeze that ripens rather than breaks; Botticelli painted him blowing Venus ashore.
Where does the name Zephyr come from?
Zephyr is Greek in origin. Zephyr has entered the American top 1000 with the mythological wave's airiest current.
How popular is Zephyr?
Zephyr did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Zephyr you might want for the nursery.