Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Tzvi
Tzvi means “Gazelle”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Tzvi? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Gazelle", rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Tish.
Tzvi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gazelle
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Tzvi to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tzvi as T·Z·V·I, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tzvi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tzvi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tzvia, Tzvie, Tzviy.
- Nicknames: Tzvi works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Tzvi with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Tzvi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tish, Tex, Taj, Todd, Thor — full picks on the sibling names for Tzvi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tzvi? Browse our names like Tzvi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tzvi
What does the name Tzvi mean?
Tzvi means "Gazelle" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Tzvi is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Tzvi?
Tzvi originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tzvi?
Tzvi has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tzvi a boy's or girl's name?
Tzvi is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Tzvi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tzvi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tzvi?
Names that share Tzvi's sound and style include Tish, Tex, Taj, Todd, Thor.
What middle names pair well with Tzvi?
Good middle-name fits for Tzvi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tzvi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tzvi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tzvi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tzvi share its rhythm without rhyming — Tish, Tex, Taj all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.