Lev vs Yaakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Lev Rank #1,042

Yaakov Rank #980

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #1042 for Lev.

Is Lev or Yaakov more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Yaakov mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.