Lev vs Yaakov

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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Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yankel, Kovi, Yankee

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Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Yaakov Rank #980

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 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

Yaakov ___

  • Yaakov Moshe
  • Yaakov David
  • Yaakov Yitzchak
  • Yaakov Aaron
  • Yaakov Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Yaakov

Rachel Leah Miriam Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Yaakov more popular?

Yaakov is more popular, ranked #980 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Yaakov mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lev and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.

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