Dovi

Dovi - A very unique male name

Dovi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2025 on position #3406. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dovi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dovi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dovi. The baby boy name Dovi was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3406 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dovi peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3406.

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Dovi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dovi is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #851 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #851.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dovi is where you live.

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Dovi origin and meaning

Hebrew

From Hebrew Dovi, 'my bear,' a familiar form of Dov, 'bear'

Dovi is a Hebrew affectionate form of Dov, the name meaning 'bear,' long used in Jewish naming both as a nickname and as a given name in its own right. Its American record here is a single year, 2025, with 7 births. It carries Dov's meaning, 'my bear,' in a softer, familiar shape.

Attested etymology

Dovi is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Dovi, pop culture references for the name Dovi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dovi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dovi, sorted by popularity.

Dave / Dov / Dev / Davi / Davey / Davie / Davy / Deep / Debbie / Duff /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Dovi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dovi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dovi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DOH-vee · /ˈdoʊvi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dov — The base Hebrew name meaning 'bear'

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2025, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Dovi is a warm, cuddly-sounding Hebrew name — 'my bear' — that works as a full name.

Worth knowing

• Outside Jewish communities it will be unfamiliar and may be heard as Davy or Toby.