Dov is a Hebrew name that means "bear", and it is traditionally paired with its Yiddish twin in the double name Dov Ber. The bear stands for strength in Jewish naming, and Dov is a favorite in Orthodox families as well as in Israel. In the United States the name has never entered the top 1000, moving between number 1230 in 2022, its best year, and the 1500s; in 2025 it ranks 1453.