Lael vs Dov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Lael Rank #1,468

Dov Rank #1,409

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

Is Lael or Dov more popular?

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

What do Lael and Dov mean?

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

Are Lael and Dov boy or girl names?

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