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Leviathan

♂ Boy

Pronounced lih-VY-uh-thun /lɪˈvaɪ.ə.θən/High

Meaning: sea monster, great sea creatureHigh

In 30 seconds: Leviathan is a Hebrew name meaning the great sea monster of the Bible. A dramatic four-syllable name used by parents seeking something truly unique and powerfully biblical.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningsea monster, great sea creature
U.S. rank (2024)#2290 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019912024

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

Leviathan is from Hebrew Livyatan meaning the coiling one or great sea serpent. It appears in Job, Psalms, and Isaiah.

Leviathan has appeared in US birth records as an extremely distinctive given name.

Did you know? In the Book of Job, Leviathan is described as a creature no man can control — breathing fire, with armor like shields — one of the most vivid creatures in all of scripture.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Leviathan — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LeviLivyatan

Nicknames

LeviLev

Famous Bearers

  • ★Leviathan (biblical)
    The great sea monster of the Hebrew Bible, described in Job 41 and Psalm 104.

If you like Leviathan…

Samson— similar biblical name of enormous physical power
Titan— similar Greek mythological power name
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Eythan— shares Leviathan's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Leviathan mean?

Leviathan means sea monster, great sea creature.

How do you pronounce Leviathan?

Leviathan is pronounced lih-VY-uh-thun (/lɪˈvaɪ.ə.θən/), with 4 syllables.

Is Leviathan a boy's name?

Yes, Leviathan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Leviathan?

Hebrew meaning firmly established; sea monster description in Job 41 is detailed.

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