Lev vs Meir

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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Meir

Boy #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei

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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Meir Rank #916

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 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

Meir ___

  • Meir David
  • Meir Aaron
  • Meir Jacob
  • Meir Eli
  • Meir Nathan
  • Meir Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Meir

Tzvi Miriam Devorah Noam Avital

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Meir more popular?

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Meir mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Meir boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.

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