Dov vs Dovid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dovid

Boy #1,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,302
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dov Rank #1,409
Dovid Rank #1,302

Dovid is more popular, ranked #1302 vs #1409 for Dov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dov or Dovid more popular?

Dovid is more popular, ranked #1302 compared to Dov at #1409 in the United States.

What do Dov and Dovid mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Dovid means "dear one, uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Dovid boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Dovid is primarily a boy name.

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