Zev
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Zev
Zev means "wolf" and derives from the Hebrew word "זְאֵב" (ze'ev).
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Etymology
Zev means "wolf" and derives from the Hebrew word "זְאֵב" (ze'ev). The name is primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and gained prominence in Israel as part of the modern Hebrew naming revival in the 20th century.
Zev currently ranks #866 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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