Defne vs Zephyr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Defne

Girl #4,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, bay tree"

Origin: Greek via Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,298
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Def

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Popularity Comparison

Defne Rank #4,298
Zephyr Rank #1,135

Zephyr is more popular, ranked #1135 vs #4298 for Defne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Defne ___

  • Defne Su
  • Defne Nil
  • Defne Yaz
  • Defne Nur
  • Defne Ipek
  • Defne Sera

Zephyr ___

  • Zephyr James
  • Zephyr Cole
  • Zephyr August
  • Zephyr River
  • Zephyr Sage
  • Zephyr Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Defne

Ayla Elif Yaren Asya Leyla

If you choose Zephyr

Atlas Orion Sage Lyra Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defne or Zephyr more popular?

Zephyr is more popular, ranked #1135 compared to Defne at #4298 in the United States.

What do Defne and Zephyr mean?

Defne means "laurel, bay tree" (Greek via Turkish origin). Zephyr means "west wind" (Greek origin).

Are Defne and Zephyr boy or girl names?

Defne is primarily a girl name. Zephyr is primarily a boy name.

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