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Leo vs Levi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leo Rank #24
Levi Rank #12

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #24 for Leo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Levi more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Leo and Levi mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leo and Levi boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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