Gil vs Liev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liev

Boy #4,186 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Russian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,186
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gil Rank #4,030
Liev Rank #4,186

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 vs #4186 for Liev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gil ___

  • Gil David
  • Gil James
  • Gil Alexander
  • Gil Thomas
  • Gil Michael
  • Gil Robert

Liev ___

  • Liev Samuel
  • Liev Aaron
  • Liev Michael
  • Liev Nathan
  • Liev Isaac
  • Liev Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gil

Noa Eli Maya Lior Tamar

If you choose Liev

Sasha Nadya Misha Talia Roman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Liev more popular?

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 compared to Liev at #4186 in the United States.

What do Gil and Liev mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Liev means "lion" (Yiddish/Russian origin).

Are Gil and Liev boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Liev is primarily a boy name.

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