Zeev

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEH-ev /ˈzɛ.ɛv/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Zeev, 'wolf'. It is linked in scripture to the tribe of Benjamin (a 'ravenous wolf') and is a well-established Jewish name, often paired with Yiddish Wolf. The route is Hebrew, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew nature name: Zeev means 'wolf' (said 'ZEH-ev'). A strong, well-rooted Jewish name.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Zeev, 'wolf'. It is linked in scripture to the tribe of Benjamin (a 'ravenous wolf') and is a well-established Jewish name, often paired with Yiddish Wolf. The route is Hebrew, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#11986 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 108

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

Zeev is the Hebrew word for 'wolf', tied in scripture to Benjamin, described as a wolf. A long-established Jewish name, it is often twinned with the Yiddish Wolf. It reaches the U.S. mainly through Jewish families as a strong nature name; the route is Hebrew, which we note (said 'ZEH-ev').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Jewish families. Rare, strong, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Zeev is Hebrew for 'wolf' — linked to the tribe of Benjamin and often paired with the Yiddish Wolf, a strong, established Jewish name, which we note (said 'ZEH-ev').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zeev — Hebrew 'wolf'; route noted

Variations

ZevZe'evWolf

Nicknames

ZevZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeev mean?

Zeev is Hebrew for 'wolf', linked to the tribe of Benjamin; the route is Hebrew, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zeev?

It's said ZEH-ev /ˈzɛ.ɛv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zeev a boy or girl name?

Zeev is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zeev?

Zeev is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Jewish families.