Emmett vs Levi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Levi Rank #12

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #119 for Emmett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Levi ___

  • Levi James
  • Levi Thomas
  • Levi Alexander
  • Levi Michael
  • Levi Noah
  • Levi John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Levi

Noah Elijah Isaac Naomi Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Levi more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Levi mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmett and Levi boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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