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Shalev

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Pronounced shah-LEV /ʃaˈlɛv/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew shalev, 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli given name built on the same peaceful root family as shalom.Medium

In 30 seconds: A serene Hebrew name: Shalev means 'calm; tranquil' (said 'shah-LEV'). Modern in Israel, rare in the U.S.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew shalev, 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli given name built on the same peaceful root family as shalom.
U.S. rank (2024)#13870 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022024

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

Shalev comes from the Hebrew word for 'calm, tranquil, serene'. It rose as a modern Israeli given name in the twentieth century, part of a wave of names drawn straight from everyday Hebrew vocabulary rather than from the Bible. Steady, gentle, and unfussy (said 'shah-LEV').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried mostly by Israeli-American families. Rare, calm, and clearly Hebrew.

Did you know? Shalev is one of a small family of modern Israeli names built from peace-and-calm roots — it simply means 'tranquil', and reads as a quiet wish for a child (said 'shah-LEV').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Shalev — Modern Hebrew vocabulary name; 'calm, tranquil'

Variations

ShalevChalev

Nicknames

ShalLev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shalev mean?

Shalev is Hebrew for 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli name from everyday Hebrew vocabulary.

How do you pronounce Shalev?

It's said shah-LEV /ʃaˈlɛv/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shalev a boy or girl name?

Shalev is used here as a boy's name, and it is chiefly a boys' name in Israel.

How popular is Shalev?

Shalev is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though familiar in Israel.

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