Lev vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 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

Shimon ___

  • Shimon Ben
  • Shimon Levi
  • Shimon Yosef
  • Shimon Ari
  • Shimon Elan
  • Shimon David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Shimon mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Shimon boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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