Leven vs Princeston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Princeston

Boy #5,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the prince, princely estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,805
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Prince, Princeton

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leven Rank #5,885
Princeston Rank #5,805

Princeston is more popular, ranked #5805 vs #5885 for Leven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Princeston ___

  • Princeston James
  • Princeston Alexander
  • Princeston Lee
  • Princeston Emmanuel
  • Princeston Xavier
  • Princeston Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

If you choose Princeston

Kingston Legend Reign Royalty Hendrix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Princeston more popular?

Princeston is more popular, ranked #5805 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Princeston mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Princeston means "settlement of the prince, princely estate" (Old English origin).

Are Leven and Princeston boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Princeston is primarily a boy name.

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