Dov
- Pronunciation
- [Dov]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bear.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Dov Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,494 baby boys have been named Dov. The name peaked in 2022 with 160 US births that year (rank #1228). In 2024, ranked #1403 nationally — 175 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Dov
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dov births are: New York (1,923), New Jersey (673), California (73).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Dov
If you like Dov's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
3-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dov's exact length and starting letter: Dae, Dai, Dal, Dan, Dao.
Quick Facts About Dov
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Compare Dov to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dov against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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