Joshua vs Levi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Joshua Rank #57
Levi Rank #12

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #57 for Joshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

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 Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

If you choose Levi

Noah Elijah Isaac Naomi Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua or Levi more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Levi mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Levi boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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