Lev
Meaning
"heart"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,042
- Total SSA Count
- 213
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Formal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"heart"
Origin: Hebrew
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1042 for Lev.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.
Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Lev is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.