Volvy

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Pronounced VOL-vee /ˈvɒl.vi/High

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf — from Yiddish, 'a wolf' (a kinnui, an everyday pairing, for the Hebrew Ze'ev, 'wolf')Low

In 30 seconds: A wolf: Volvy is a Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf. Crisp, warm, and homey.

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Origin LowYiddish

MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf — from Yiddish, 'a wolf' (a kinnui, an everyday pairing, for the Hebrew Ze'ev, 'wolf')

U.S. rank (2025)#7162 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 80

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

Volvy is a Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf — from Yiddish, 'a wolf' — a kinnui (everyday name) traditionally paired with the Hebrew Ze'ev, 'wolf'. A crisp, homey name across Hasidic and Orthodox families (said 'VOL-vee'; full form Velvel).

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

Did you know? Velvel means 'a wolf' in Yiddish (the everyday pairing for the Hebrew Ze'ev, 'wolf') — Volvy is its warm pet form, crisp and homey (said 'VOL-vee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Velvel — Yiddish pet form

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Volvy mean?

Volvy is a Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf — 'a wolf' (paired with the Hebrew Ze'ev).

How do you pronounce Volvy?

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

Is Volvy a boy or girl name?

Volvy is a boy's name.

How popular is Volvy?

Volvy is a rare name in the U.S.