Wolf
Volvy is a diminutive form of the Yiddish name Volf, which translates directly to the animal wolf. It has historically been used as a secular equivalent to the Hebrew name Benjamin, based on the biblical blessing of Benjamin as a 'ravenous wolf.'
About 12 boys were named Volvy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A victim of the September 11 attacks known for staying behind to help a disabled colleague
