Lev vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Lev Rank #1,042

Yakov Rank #1,227

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Lev or Yakov more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Lev and Yakov mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Yakov boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.