Lev

Lev is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 213 boys in the United States.

Lev at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lev

Lev belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lev first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1005 in 2019, and in 2024 213 babies received the name — 2,770 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lev in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#1005 in 2019
Peak year
2022
Babies named Lev in 2024
213
Total since 1880
2,770

Lev in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#910 in 2023
Babies named Lev in 2025
32
Total since 1996
287

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lev mean?

The meaning of Lev is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lev a boy or girl name?

Lev is a boy name. In 2024, 213 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lev?

Lev comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lev?

Lev first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #1005 in 2019, and 213 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].