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Dovi

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOH-vee /ˈdoʊ.vi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Low

In 30 seconds: A bear: Dovi is a pet form of Dov. Crisp, warm, and homey.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)

U.S. rank (2024)#7343 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dovi is a pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength; often paired with the Yiddish Ber). A crisp, homey name across Jewish families (said 'DOH-vee'; full form Dov).

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

Did you know? Dov means 'a bear' in Hebrew (a symbol of strength) — Dovi is its warm pet form, crisp and homey (said 'DOH-vee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Dov — Hebrew etymology

Variations

DovDovyDovid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dovi mean?

Dovi is a pet form of Dov — Hebrew 'a bear' (a symbol of strength).

How do you pronounce Dovi?

It's said DOH-vee /ˈdoʊ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dovi a boy or girl name?

Dovi is a boy's name.

How popular is Dovi?

Dovi is a rare name in the U.S.