Lev
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced LEV
Verified name
What does Lev mean?
Heart, lion
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 713 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 953 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Levi
Variant: Leob, Leof
Related: Lio
Using Lev across cultures
Short one-syllable name meaning heart.
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