Lev vs Yeshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yeshua

Boy #984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, salvation"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Messianic Jewish Christian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shua

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Yeshua Rank #984

Yeshua is more popular, ranked #984 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

Yeshua ___

  • Yeshua David
  • Yeshua Moshe
  • Yeshua Aaron
  • Yeshua Ben
  • Yeshua Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Yeshua

Miriam Devorah Shimon Yaakov Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Yeshua more popular?

Yeshua is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Lev and Yeshua mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Yeshua means "God saves, salvation" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Lev and Yeshua boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Yeshua is primarily a boy name.

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