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Names Ending in V for Boys

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By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
Boy names ending in V are unique and interesting.

Aarav is the most popular boy name ending with V right now. Along with Aarav, the only other boy name in the US Top 1000 is Zev.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter V. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
  1. Lev

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Russian

    • Meaning:

      "heart; lion"

    • Description:

      This concise one-syllable name, has two possible derivations and two positive meanings associated with it. In Hebrew, it means "heart", while in Russian it means "lion". So strong and simple Lev has both a soft and a fierce side.
  2. Aarav

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Aarav is derived from the Sanskrit root "rav," which is related to peace and music. Aarav is also associated with the concept of wisdom. It has traditionally been a common name among Hindus, who intentionally select names to inspire particular values in their children.
  3. Zev

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "wolf"

    • Description:

      Zev is a short, simple, animal name that may relate to the Old Testament Ze'ev -- except he was a villainous character.
  4. Liev

    • Origin:

      Yiddish variation of Lev

    • Meaning:

      "heart"

    • Description:

      Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated as a Yiddish diminutive.
  5. Dev

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "god"

    • Description:

      This name has recently come on the radar via rising actor Dev Patel, who made his mark in Slumdog Millionaire and then in Lion and is also the name of the lead character played by Aziz Ansari in his sitcom Master of None. It could catch on here, at a time when parents are importing other three-letter names like Liv.
  6. Rev

    • Description:

      A mini name that could be short for names such as Reverie, Revel, or Revon.
  7. Gustav

    • Origin:

      Teutonic

    • Meaning:

      "staff of the Goths"

    • Description:

      Gray-bearded name heard primarily in Sweden and Germany.
  8. Orev

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "raven"

    • Description:

      Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
  9. Arav

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Arav (sometimes spelled Aarav) is a name popular in India and Pakistan. Jaipur-born actor Arav Choudhary is a well-known Indian personality. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar chose Aarav for his son's name.
  10. Krishiv

    • Origin:

      Modern Indian name

    • Description:

      Krishiv is a modern Indian boys name, which feels both familiar and fresh.
  11. Tav

    • Description:

      Tav is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Hebrew, it represents the last letter of the alphabet (ת) and carries symbolic meaning of completion or perfection. The name may also be a diminutive of Tavish, a Scottish name meaning "twin," or Octavian, meaning "eighth." This short, punchy one-syllable name aligns with the modern trend toward brief, impactful boys' names like Max, Jack, and Finn. Tav's rareness makes it distinctive while remaining easy to pronounce and spell. The name has a strong, contemporary feel despite its ancient origins. While never appearing on popularity charts, Tav appeals to parents seeking minimalist names with cross-cultural significance. Its brevity gives it versatility, working equally well for a child or an adult in professional settings.

  12. Dov

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bear"

    • Description:

      Fierce meaning, gentle image. This name is very common in Israel, where an endearing pet form is Dubi.
  13. Aviv

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "springtime, freshness, youth"

    • Description:

      Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.
  14. Yaroslav

    • Origin:

      Russian

    • Meaning:

      "fierce and glorious"

    • Description:

      The Russian form of an ancient Slavic name, which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are named in his honor.
  15. Kalev

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "dog, or ancestor of the Finns"

    • Description:

      Biblical Hebrew form of Caleb, which means "dog", or possibly "whole heart". Kalev is also the Estonian form of the Finnish name Kaleva, from an ancient demonym of unknown derivation.
  16. Nev

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "he will prosper; new town; holy"

    • Description:

      Short and strong multicultural option for a son. Nev Schulman (born Yaniv) is the creator of the MTV series Catfish.
  17. Pranav

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "primordial"

    • Description:

      Pranav, an Indian name now in the U. S. Top 900, represents Aum, or Om, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, symbolizing the entire universe.
  18. Aariv

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "king of wisdom"

    • Description:

      Aariv is connected to the Hindu god Krisha, who represents wisdom.
  19. Ziv

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "brilliance"

    • Description:

      Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
  20. Yahav

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "wish, God will help me"