Wolf
Zev is a concise and punchy Hebrew name that translates directly to 'wolf'. It has long been used as a vernacular equivalent to the biblical name Benjamin, based on the blessing in Genesis where Benjamin is described as a 'ravenous wolf'.
About 277 boys were named Zev in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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