Zev
Zev first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 277 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zev popular?
Rising Zev has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,523 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,642 | |
| 2000s | 889 | |
| 1990s | 453 | |
| 1980s | 261 | |
| 1970s | 190 | |
| 1960s | 105 | |
| 1950s | 90 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zev mean?
From the Hebrew 'ze'ev' (זְאֵב), meaning 'wolf'. In Jewish tradition it is associated with the tribe of Benjamin, described in Genesis 49:27 as a wolf; often paired with the name Benjamin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zev mean?
Zev means wolf. From the Hebrew 'ze'ev' (זְאֵב), meaning 'wolf'. In Jewish tradition it is associated with the tribe of Benjamin, described in Genesis 49:27 as a wolf; often paired with the name Benjamin.
What is the origin of the name Zev?
Zev is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Zev?
Zev is pronounced “ZEV.”
Is Zev a boy or a girl name?
Zev is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zev a popular name right now?
Zev has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zev?
In 2025, Zev ranked #866 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zev most popular?
Zev was most popular in 2025, when about 277 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zev?
Names similar to Zev include Boaz, Reuben, Doron, Amos, Ari.
What names go well with Zev?
hebrew names that pair well with Zev include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.