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Levi vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Levi Rank #12
River Rank #112

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levi or River more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Levi and River mean?

Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Levi and River boy or girl names?

Levi is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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