Lev vs Nev

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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Nev

Girl #12,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brightness, radiance, snow"

Origin: Irish niamh / Latin nives

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,568
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Nevi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Nev Rank #12,568

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #12568 for Nev.

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

Nev ___

  • Nev Rose
  • Nev Marie
  • Nev Elaine
  • Nev Grace
  • Nev Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Nev

Wren Bex Clem Cal Fleur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Nev more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Nev at #12568 in the United States.

What do Lev and Nev mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Nev means "brightness, radiance, snow" (Irish niamh / Latin nives origin).

Are Lev and Nev boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Nev is primarily a girl name.

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