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Lev vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Jethro Rank #1,082

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Jethro more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Lev and Jethro mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Jethro boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.

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