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Lev

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Pronounced LEV /ˈlɛv/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew lev ('heart'); separately, Lev is a Russian/Slavic name meaning 'lion' (a form of Leo), which is a boys' name. Used here for a girl though it leans to boys. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A tiny, tender name: Lev is Hebrew for 'heart' (said 'LEV'). Also a Russian 'lion' name — more often a boy's, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Russian
MeaningFrom the Hebrew lev ('heart'); separately, Lev is a Russian/Slavic name meaning 'lion' (a form of Leo), which is a boys' name. Used here for a girl though it leans to boys. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#10555 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lev means 'heart' in Hebrew and 'lion' in Russian (a form of Leo, borne by Lev Tolstoy). As a girl's name it draws on the Hebrew 'heart'; it leans strongly to boys, which we note. Short and meaningful (said 'LEV').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, tiny, and tender.

Did you know? Lev is Hebrew for 'heart' and, separately, a Russian short form of Leo ('lion') — a boys' name carried by writer Lev Tolstoy; used here for a girl, its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LEV').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lev — Hebrew 'heart'; Russian 'lion'; cross-sex; routes uncertain

Variations

LeviLevaLevie

Nicknames

LeviLevie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lev mean?

Lev is Hebrew for 'heart'; it is also a Russian name meaning 'lion.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lev?

It's said LEV /ˈlɛv/ — one syllable.

Is Lev a boy or girl name?

Lev is used for both, but the Russian 'lion' name leans to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Lev?

Lev is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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