Zev is a Hebrew name that means "wolf", from the biblical blessing of Benjamin, who is compared to a ravening wolf, which is why it is traditionally paired with Benjamin in Jewish families. It has long been used in Israel and among Orthodox Jews in America and now reaches wider circles as a short, punchy animal name. Zev entered the US top 1000 in 2020 and ranks number 866 among boys in 2025, its best rank so far.