Lev vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

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Lev Rank #1,042

Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #1042 for Lev.

Is Lev or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Shimon mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Shimon boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.