Levee vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levee

Girl #9,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"raised embankment, lifting"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,539
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lee, Levie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Levee Rank #9,539
Murray Rank #2,744

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #9539 for Levee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levee ___

  • Levee Mae
  • Levee Rose
  • Levee Grace
  • Levee Jane
  • Levee Claire

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Levee

Wilder River Finn Sage Brooks

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levee or Murray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Levee at #9539 in the United States.

What do Levee and Murray mean?

Levee means "raised embankment, lifting" (French origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Levee and Murray boy or girl names?

Levee is primarily a girl name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

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