Leven vs Lynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Scottish English Welsh

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Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Leven Rank #5,885

Lynn Rank #5,977

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Leven or Lynn more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Leven and Lynn mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin).

Are Leven and Lynn boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Lynn is primarily a boy name.