Lavi vs Naman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavi

Boy #4,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naman

Boy #4,809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"salutation, act of bowing"

Origin: Sanskrit 'namana'

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Hindi English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,809
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lavi Rank #4,678
Naman Rank #4,809

Lavi is more popular, ranked #4678 vs #4809 for Naman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lavi ___

  • Lavi Yosef
  • Lavi David
  • Lavi Noam
  • Lavi Eitan
  • Lavi Avi
  • Lavi Or

Naman ___

  • Naman Dev
  • Naman Raj
  • Naman Kumar
  • Naman Aryan
  • Naman Vivek
  • Naman Aditya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lavi

Ori Tali Avi Noa Itay

If you choose Naman

Aryan Priya Riya Aditya Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavi or Naman more popular?

Lavi is more popular, ranked #4678 compared to Naman at #4809 in the United States.

What do Lavi and Naman mean?

Lavi means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Naman means "salutation, act of bowing" (Sanskrit 'namana' origin).

Are Lavi and Naman boy or girl names?

Lavi is primarily a boy name. Naman is primarily a boy name.

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