Yakov vs Dov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Dov Rank #1,409

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 vs #1409 for Dov.

Is Yakov or Dov more popular?

Yakov is more popular, ranked #1227 compared to Dov at #1409 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Dov mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Dov boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Dov is primarily a boy name.