Levin vs Shmiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

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Popularity Comparison

Levin Rank #3,016
Shmiel Rank #2,872

Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 vs #3016 for Levin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

Shmiel ___

  • Shmiel Dovid
  • Shmiel Yosef
  • Shmiel Moshe
  • Shmiel Yitzchak
  • Shmiel Menachem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

If you choose Shmiel

Yosef Chana Rivka Menachem Leibish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levin or Shmiel more popular?

Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 compared to Levin at #3016 in the United States.

What do Levin and Shmiel mean?

Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin). Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Levin and Shmiel boy or girl names?

Levin is primarily a boy name. Shmiel is primarily a boy name.

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