Dov vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Dov Rank #1,409

Lael Rank #1,468

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Dov or Lael more popular?

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Dov and Lael mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Lael boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.