Shmuel vs Tzvi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tzvi

Boy #1,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, gazelle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,170
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zvi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shmuel Rank #983
Tzvi Rank #1,170

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 vs #1170 for Tzvi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shmuel ___

  • Shmuel Yitzchak
  • Shmuel David
  • Shmuel Avraham
  • Shmuel Moshe
  • Shmuel Aaron

Tzvi ___

  • Tzvi Aryeh
  • Tzvi Moshe
  • Tzvi Yehuda
  • Tzvi Baruch
  • Tzvi Yosef
  • Tzvi Nachman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shmuel

Rivka Devorah Leah Moshe Nachman

If you choose Tzvi

Aryeh Moshe Devorah Rivka Yehuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shmuel or Tzvi more popular?

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 compared to Tzvi at #1170 in the United States.

What do Shmuel and Tzvi mean?

Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tzvi means "deer, gazelle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shmuel and Tzvi boy or girl names?

Shmuel is primarily a boy name. Tzvi is primarily a boy name.

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