Yaakov vs Zev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Yaakov Rank #980

Zev Rank #908

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Yaakov or Zev more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Zev mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Zev boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Zev is primarily a boy name.