Lev vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1042 for Lev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lev

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Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Liam mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Lev and Liam boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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