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Levon

♂ Boy

Pronounced leh-VAWN /lɛ.ˈvɔn/Medium

Meaning: LionMedium

In 30 seconds: Levon is the Armenian form of Leon, meaning 'lion'.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningLion
U.S. rank (2024)#1782 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births92 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,636

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

It descends from the Greek-rooted Leon, meaning lion, which Armenian shaped into Levon. The name was carried by several Armenian kings, giving it a regal standing in Armenian culture. Its relatives Leon, Leontios, and Leontius all trace back to the same 'lion' root.

The 'LEH-von' sound is warm and distinctive, and the name is well known among Armenians worldwide; chess grandmaster Levon Aronian (born 1982) is a prominent bearer. Through Leon it connects to the diminutive Leo and the elaborated Lionel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Levon is 'lion', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Levon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LeonLeontiosLeontiusLeoLionel

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Levon Aronian (1982–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Levon Julfalakyan (1964–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Levon…

Leon— The base form of the same 'lion' name, listed among Levon's variations.
Leo— The short 'lion' form shared across the whole Leon family, listed for Levon.
Lionel— A listed relative, an elaborated 'lion' name from the same root.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Levon mean?

Levon is usually explained as meaning 'lion' and is most often linked with Armenian tradition.

How do you pronounce Levon?

It's commonly said leh-VAWN /lɛ.ˈvɔn/.

Is Levon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Levon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Levon?

In 2024, Levon ranked #1782 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.