Lev vs Mekhi

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

Playground Safety Score

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Mekhi

Boy #1,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,023
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khi, Mek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Mekhi Rank #1,023

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 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

Mekhi ___

  • Mekhi James
  • Mekhi Elijah
  • Mekhi Solomon
  • Mekhi Isaiah
  • Mekhi Josiah
  • Mekhi Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Mekhi

Zion Elijah Amara Kalani Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Mekhi more popular?

Mekhi is more popular, ranked #1023 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Mekhi mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Mekhi means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Mekhi boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.

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