Yaakov vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Yaakov Rank #980

Lev Rank #1,042

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 vs #1042 for Lev.

Is Yaakov or Lev more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Yaakov and Lev mean?

Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yaakov and Lev boy or girl names?

Yaakov is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.