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Levent

♂ Boy

Pronounced leh-VENT /lɛˈvɛnt/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish, 'handsome; well-built; a brave naval soldier/sailor' (historically an Ottoman marine)Low

In 30 seconds: Handsome; well-built; a brave sailor: Levent is Turkish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'leh-VENT').

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Origin LowTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish, 'handsome; well-built; a brave naval soldier/sailor' (historically an Ottoman marine)

U.S. rank (2024)#8052 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

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

Levent comes from the Turkish, 'handsome; well-built; a brave naval soldier/sailor' (historically an Ottoman marine). A crisp, classic name (said 'leh-VENT').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, handsome-and-brave at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Levent means 'handsome; well-built; a brave naval soldier/sailor' in Turkish (historically an Ottoman marine) — crisp and classic (said 'leh-VENT').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Levent — Turkish etymology

Variations

LevendLeventt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Levent mean?

Levent is Turkish for 'handsome; well-built; a brave naval soldier/sailor'.

How do you pronounce Levent?

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

Is Levent a boy or girl name?

Levent is a boy's name.

How popular is Levent?

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