Boaz vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,017
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Baz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boaz Rank #1,017
Lev Rank #1,042

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 vs #1042 for Lev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boaz ___

  • Boaz James
  • Boaz Samuel
  • Boaz David
  • Boaz Eli
  • Boaz Aaron
  • Boaz Noah

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boaz

Ruth Naomi Elijah Miriam Judah

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz or Lev more popular?

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Lev mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boaz and Lev boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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