Names Ending in V for Boys

  1. Orev
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "raven"
    • Description:

      Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
  2. Yaakov
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "supplanting"
    • Description:

      The original Hebrew form of Jacob is resurfacing in the US charts after a several-decade-long hiatus. The Old Testament figure is considered the founding father of the Jewish nation, whose twelve sons descended into the twelve tribes of Israel.
  3. Stanislav
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "someone who achieves glory or fame"
    • Description:

      A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.
  4. Dovev
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "whisper"
    • Description:

      Soft yet strong.
  5. Vyacheslav
    • Adiv
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "pleasant, gentle"
      • Description:

        One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
    • Vladislav
      • Origin:

        Slavic
      • Meaning:

        "glorious rule"
      • Description:

        In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
    • Liav
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "my father"
      • Description:

        This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
    • Eliav
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God is my father"
    • Yakov
      • Origin:

        Russian variation of Jacob
      • Meaning:

        "supplanter"
      • Description:

        What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.
    • Enav
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "grape"
      • Description:

        Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.
    • Zeév
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "wolf"
      • Description:

        Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.
    • Chaviv
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "loved one"
      • Description:

        Lively sounding Hebrew choice.
    • Václav
      • Origin:

        Czech
      • Meaning:

        "more glory"
      • Description:

        Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.
    • Akiv
      • Tomislav
        • Origin:

          South Slavic
        • Meaning:

          "to torment + glory"
        • Description:

          A strong Slavic choice and the name of the first Croatian King, crowned in 925 AD. It derives from the elements tomiti meaning "to torment, struggle, languish" and slav meaning "glory", which, put together, could create a meaning along the lines of "struggle for glory".
      • Olav
        • Kev
          • Tav
            • Ulv