Lev vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Theodore mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lev and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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