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Lev: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Lev · 1 syllable

Everything about the name Lev: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Lion»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Popularity

96 out of 100

Where Lev is popular

  • RussiaTop 10
  • UkraineTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Lev

Lev is a boy's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Lion." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Lev, Lev runs to 1 syllable and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Lev is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Лев.

Today Lev is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Лев

FAQ

What does the name Lev mean?+

The name Lev means "Lion".

What is the origin of the name Lev?+

Lev is a name of Greek origin.

Is Lev a girl or boy name?+

Lev is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lev?+

Lev is pronounced Lev (1 syllable).

Is Lev a popular name?+

Lev is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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