Phineas vs Dov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Dov Rank #1,409

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Dov more popular?

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Dov mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phineas and Dov boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Dov is primarily a boy name.