Dov
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced DOV
Verified name
What does Dov mean?
Bear, strong
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 815 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2952 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dovi, Dovie
Variant: Dovber
Related: Dovid
Using Dov across cultures
Traditional Yiddish/Hebrew animal name.
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