Zevi is of Hebrew origin and means 'wolf'. It's a unique and strong-sounding name, often chosen by families who wish to honor their Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with powerful meanings. The name Zevi is typically given to boys, but it can also be used as a female name in some cultures. In the past few decades, there has been an increase in its popularity worldwide, particularly among English-speaking countries and Israel.
The name Zevi experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the years, with notable spikes in recent times. From 2010 to 2017, the number of annual births named Zevi oscillated between 6 and 9, with a brief peak at 8 in 2015 and 2017. However, since 2018, there has been a consistent increase in popularity, culminating in a significant jump to 20 births in 2020 and another high of 19 births in 2023. In total, over the period from 2010 to 2023, Zevi was given as a name to 126 newborns.