Lev
Lev: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lev
- A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name Лев (Lev).
How popular is Lev?
Since 1880, 84 girls and 2,999 boys in the U.S. have been named Lev (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9279 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #1001 in 2025. In 2025, 236 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lev
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Sibling name ideas for Lev
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Lev FAQ
What does the name Lev mean?
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name Лев (Lev).
How popular is the name Lev?
Since 1880, 84 girls and 2,999 boys in the U.S. have been named Lev (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9279 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #1001 in 2025. In 2025, 236 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lev a boy or girl name?
Lev is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 84 girls and 2,999 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.