Haden vs Leven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Haden Rank #6,051
Leven Rank #5,885

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #6051 for Haden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haden ___

  • Haden James
  • Haden Cole
  • Haden Blake
  • Haden Owen
  • Haden Reid
  • Haden Grant

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haden

Hayden Caden Brynn Piper Linden

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haden or Leven more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Haden at #6051 in the United States.

What do Haden and Leven mean?

Haden means "hay valley" (Old English origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Haden and Leven boy or girl names?

Haden is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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