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Shimon vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shimon

Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#935
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shimon Rank #935
Lev Rank #1,042

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #1042 for Lev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shimon or Lev more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Shimon and Lev mean?

Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shimon and Lev boy or girl names?

Shimon is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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