Lev vs Shmuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

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Lev Rank #1,042

Shmuel Rank #983

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 vs #1042 for Lev.

Is Lev or Shmuel more popular?

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Shmuel mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Shmuel boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Shmuel is primarily a boy name.