Lev vs Tzvi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tzvi

Boy #1,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, gazelle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,170
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zvi

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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Tzvi Rank #1,170

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1170 for Tzvi.

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

Tzvi ___

  • Tzvi Aryeh
  • Tzvi Moshe
  • Tzvi Yehuda
  • Tzvi Baruch
  • Tzvi Yosef
  • Tzvi Nachman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Tzvi

Aryeh Moshe Devorah Rivka Yehuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Tzvi more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Tzvi at #1170 in the United States.

What do Lev and Tzvi mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Tzvi means "deer, gazelle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Tzvi boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Tzvi is primarily a boy name.

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