NAME PROFILE
Zev
Zev is a Hebrew name meaning 'wolf.' It evokes qualities of strength, loyalty, and a sense of community. People named Zev are often seen as natural leaders who are protective of their loved ones and possess a deep sense of empathy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,153 |
| Gender | Male (74% / 26%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 46%CA — 21%NJ — 19%IL — 7%PA — 6%
Notable People
Zev J. Wainberg (Entrepreneur, business leader) · Zev Shalev (Journalist, known for investigative reporting) · Zev Siegl (Co-founder of Starbucks) · Zev Yaroslavsky (Politician, former Los Angeles County Supervisor) · Zev B. Berman (Artist, notable in contemporary art circles)
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