Zev

Zev is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 257 boys in the United States.

Zev at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zev

Zev belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zev first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #877 in 2023, and in 2024 257 babies received the name — 4,869 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zev in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#877 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Zev in 2024
257
Total since 1880
4,869

Zev in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1363 in 2016
Babies named Zev in 2025
11
Total since 1996
253

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zev mean?

The meaning of Zev is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zev a boy or girl name?

Zev is a boy name. In 2024, 257 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zev?

Zev comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zev?

Zev first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #877 in 2023, and 257 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].