Liev
Meaning
"lion"
Origin: Yiddish/Russian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,186
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion"
Origin: Yiddish/Russian
"myrrh, fragrant resin"
Origin: Greek
Miron is more popular, ranked #4064 vs #4186 for Liev.
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Miron is more popular, ranked #4064 compared to Liev at #4186 in the United States.
Liev means "lion" (Yiddish/Russian origin). Miron means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek origin).
Liev is primarily a boy name. Miron is primarily a boy name.