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Dovber

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOHV-ber /ˈdoʊv.bɛr/Medium

Meaning: A traditional Jewish compound of Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two languages, a symbol of strengthLow

In 30 seconds: A bear (in two languages): Dovber is Hebrew-Yiddish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DOHV-ber'). A symbol of strength.
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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA traditional Jewish compound of Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two languages, a symbol of strength
U.S. rank (2025)#7814 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dovber is a traditional Jewish compound of Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two languages, a symbol of strength. A crisp, classic name (said 'DOHV-ber').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, a-bear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dovber joins Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two languages, a symbol of strength — a crisp, traditional Jewish name (said 'DOHV-ber').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dovber — Hebrew/Yiddish compound

Variations

Dov BerDoberBerel

Nicknames

DovBerel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dovber mean?

Dovber joins Dov ('a bear', Hebrew) and Ber ('a bear', Yiddish) — 'a bear' in two languages, a symbol of strength.

How do you pronounce Dovber?

It's said DOHV-ber /ˈdoʊv.bɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dovber a boy or girl name?

Dovber is a boy's name.

How popular is Dovber?

Dovber is a very rare name in the U.S.

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