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Leviticus

♂ Boy

Pronounced lih-VIT-ih-kus /lɪˈvɪt.ɪ.kəs/High

Meaning: of the Levites, priestlyHigh

In 30 seconds: Leviticus is the Latin title of the third book of the Hebrew Bible meaning of the Levites. A bold four-syllable name with the weight of ancient scripture.
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Origin HighHebrew, Latin
Meaningof the Levites, priestly
U.S. rank (2025)#2031 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births74 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319562025

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

Leviticus is the Latin title of the third book of the Torah, from Hebrew levi (Levite, priestly) + the Latin suffix -ticus.

Leviticus has appeared in US birth records as an extremely distinctive given name in deeply religious families.

Did you know? The Book of Leviticus contains 613 commandments — the most law-dense book in the Bible — and its use as a given name reflects a commitment to the gravitas of biblical heritage.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name: Leviticus — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LeviLevite

Nicknames

LeviTicus

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Frequently Asked

What does Leviticus mean?

Leviticus means of the Levites, priestly.

How do you pronounce Leviticus?

Leviticus is pronounced lih-VIT-ih-kus (/lɪˈvɪt.ɪ.kəs/), with 4 syllables.

Is Leviticus a boy's name?

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

How popular is the name Leviticus?

Biblical book name; Levite/priestly meaning firmly established.

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