Dvir

♂ Boy

Pronounced DVEER /ˈdvɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Dvir, 'the holy of holies; the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem' — a name of deep reverence, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A sacred name: Dvir means 'the holy of holies' (said 'DVEER'). Reverent and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Dvir, 'the holy of holies; the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem' — a name of deep reverence, noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2020)#12557 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

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

Dvir comes from the Hebrew for 'the holy of holies; the inner sanctuary of the Temple,' a name of deep reverence, which we note respectfully. A strong one-beat name, rare in the U.S. (said 'DVEER').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more in Israeli families. Rare, sacred, and strong.

Did you know? Dvir is Hebrew for 'the holy of holies; the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem' — a name of deep reverence, noted respectfully (said 'DVEER').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Dvir — Hebrew 'the holy of holies; Temple sanctuary'

Variations

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Nicknames

DviVir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dvir mean?

Dvir is Hebrew for 'the holy of holies; the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem.'

How do you pronounce Dvir?

It's said DVEER /ˈdvɪr/ — one syllable.

Is Dvir a boy or girl name?

Dvir is a boy's name.

How popular is Dvir?

Dvir is rare in the U.S.