Yakov vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

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Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

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Yakov Rank #1,227

Lev Rank #1,042

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1227 for Yakov.

Is Yakov or Lev more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Yakov and Lev mean?

Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yakov and Lev boy or girl names?

Yakov is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.