Boy name · Hebrew

Levi

“Joined, attached”

Meaning
Joined, attached
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Syllables
2
Popularity
US top 100
Style
Religious, Trendy
Used in
English-speaking countries, Dutch, Hebrew (Israel)

Nicknames for Levi

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

English
Lev

What people expect from a Levi

Levi mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.

The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a happy kid.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Levi: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

96/100

Great choice

Levi

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Joined, attached".
Advertisement

Names with a similar meaning

BenjaminDavidMuhammadCalebThomasBeauZaynValentinoJudeMilan

More Hebrew names

NoahJamesElijahBenjaminEzraMichaelDanielSamuelAsherEthan

Did you know?

Six US presidents were named James: Madison, Monroe, Polk, Buchanan, Garfield and Carter.

US presidents list

Questions about Levi

What does the name Levi mean?

Levi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joined, attached".

Is Levi a boy or girl name?

Levi is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Levi?

Levi is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Dutch, Hebrew (Israel).

What are nicknames for Levi?

Common nicknames for Levi are Lev.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer