Zev vs Shai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Boy #1,087 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift, present"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Zev Rank #908

Shai Rank #1,087

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #1087 for Shai.

Is Zev or Shai more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Shai at #1087 in the United States.

What do Zev and Shai mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zev and Shai boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Shai is primarily a boy name.