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Levee

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEH-vee /ˈlɛ.vi/High

Meaning: Variously the English word levee, 'an embankment/riverbank' (from the French lever, 'to raise'), and a spelling of Levi ('joined/attached', Hebrew); a word-name; routes layered; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: An embankment; a riverbank: Levee is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningVariously the English word levee, 'an embankment/riverbank' (from the French lever, 'to raise'), and a spelling of Levi ('joined/attached', Hebrew); a word-name; routes layered; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8679 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Levee is variously the English word levee, 'an embankment/riverbank' (from the French lever, 'to raise'), and a spelling of Levi ('joined/attached', Hebrew); a word-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'LEH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/Levi spelling. Rare, an-embankment at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Levee is variously the English word 'an embankment/riverbank' (from the French lever, 'to raise') and a spelling of Levi ('joined') — a crisp word-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEH-vee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Levee — word-name; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Levee mean?

Levee is variously the English word 'an embankment/riverbank' and a spelling of Levi ('joined'); the routes are layered. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Levee?

It's said LEH-vee /ˈlɛ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Levee a boy or girl name?

Levee is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Levee?

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

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