Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Bear
Pronunciation: D AA V
Popularity Rank: #25,190
The name Dov is of Hebrew origin and means Bear. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dov is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 45 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AA V
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Dov is recorded 1,511 times globally, ranking it as the 25,190th most common name worldwide.
Dov is most prevalent in Israel, with 649 occurrences, making it the 1,138th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Dov is found among 1 in every 499 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #1,138 | 1 : 499 |
| Palestine | #1,818 | 1 : 1,092 |
| United States of America | #9,662 | 1 : 8,454 |
| France | #6,737 | 1 : 7,716 |
| Canada | #7,475 | 1 : 8,450 |
| United Kingdom | #13,897 | 1 : 17,131 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dov from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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