Wake vs Leven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

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Wake Rank #5,833

Leven Rank #5,885

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5885 for Leven.

Is Wake or Leven more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Wake and Leven mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Wake and Leven boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.