Dov vs Uziel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Uziel

Boy #1,360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Biblical Latino/Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,360
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzi, Ziel

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Popularity Comparison

Dov Rank #1,409
Uziel Rank #1,360

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 vs #1409 for Dov.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dov ___

  • Dov Aryeh
  • Dov Moshe
  • Dov Yonatan
  • Dov Elan
  • Dov Chaim
  • Dov Shlomo

Uziel ___

  • Uziel David
  • Uziel Nathan
  • Uziel Elias
  • Uziel Aaron
  • Uziel Samuel
  • Uziel Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dov

Aryeh Noa Tamar Roni Leah

If you choose Uziel

Ezekiel Miriam Raphael Leah Uriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dov or Uziel more popular?

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 compared to Dov at #1409 in the United States.

What do Dov and Uziel mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Uziel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Uziel boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Uziel is primarily a boy name.

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