Dov
Meaning
“Hebrew for 'bear'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dov peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
21 people · the #120,190 first name in Brazil · median age 47
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Dov
Most people given the name Dov in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dov deep dive
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