Zev
How to say it: ZEV · /ˈzɛv/
Hebrew name meaning 'wolf'; a traditional Jewish name symbolizing strength.
Zev was the 800th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 277 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #703 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #800 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 277 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,968 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #703 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Zev is enjoying its strongest showing in the 2020s. At its peak at present, further gains look likely in coming years.
What goes with it
A single sharp syllable with breathy energy gives Zev a strong nature rooted character. Zion shares its punch and spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zev is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Zev
- Zev Vilnay (1900–1988)Israeli geographer
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