Zev

Meaning of Zev

Zev means "wolf" in Hebrew. It symbolizes cleverness and strength.

Zev has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zev

After ranking as high as #876 in 2023, Zev has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Zev

• Zev Yaroslavsky
  Los Angeles politician
• Zev Siegl
  Starbucks co-founder
• Zev Asher
  American rabbi
• Zev Katz
  Israeli Olympic sailor
• Zev Vilnay
  Israeli geographer and author

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Questions about the name Zev

What does the name Zev mean?

Zev means zev means "wolf" in hebrew. it symbolizes cleverness and strength, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zev a boy's or a girl's name?

Zev is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zev?

Zev did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Zev most popular?

Zev peaked at #876 in 2023.