Levan

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Pronounced leh-VAHN /lɛˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Georgian form of Leon/Levan — from the Greek leon, 'a lion' (also linked to a 'rising/east' sense); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lion: Levan is a Georgian form of Leon. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'leh-VAHN').

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Origin LowGeorgian, Greek

MeaningA Georgian form of Leon/Levan — from the Greek leon, 'a lion' (also linked to a 'rising/east' sense); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9380 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Levan is a Georgian form of Leon/Levan — from the Greek leon, 'a lion' (also linked to a 'rising/east' sense; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'leh-VAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Georgian families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Levan is a Georgian form of Leon — from the Greek leon, 'a lion' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'leh-VAHN').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Levan — routes layered

Variations

LevaniLeonLevahn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Levan mean?

Levan is a Georgian form of Leon — Greek 'a lion' (also a 'rising' sense); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Levan?

It's said leh-VAHN /lɛˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Levan a boy or girl name?

Levan is a boy's name.

How popular is Levan?

Levan is a very rare name in the U.S.