Declining since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Zeev since 1991
Babies named Zeev per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Zeev is a Hebrew name meaning 'wolf', with biblical roots as the name of a Midianite prince. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1991, reaching its peak rank of 10695 in 2020 before beginning a slight decline. By 2025, the name's usage stands at 1 in 284679 births. It is predominantly given to boys and remains relatively rare, never listed among the top states for usage. As a modern revival of an ancient name, Zeev carries strong cultural associations within Jewish communities.
Zeev is a Hebrew name meaning 'wolf'. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a Midianite prince defeated by Gideon. In modern times, it has been used as a given name in Jewish communities, sometimes as a translation of the Yiddish name 'Wolf'.
“Zeev” around the world
Where Zeev lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ze'ev, Zev
Sibling names for Zeev
Names that share Zeev's style, for a brother or sister.
