Liev vs Shloma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liev

Boy #4,186 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Russian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,186
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Shloma

Boy #4,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Orthodox Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,110
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shlo

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Popularity Comparison

Liev Rank #4,186
Shloma Rank #4,110

Shloma is more popular, ranked #4110 vs #4186 for Liev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liev ___

  • Liev Samuel
  • Liev Aaron
  • Liev Michael
  • Liev Nathan
  • Liev Isaac
  • Liev Daniel

Shloma ___

  • Shloma Mendel
  • Shloma Baruch
  • Shloma Tzvi
  • Shloma Yakov
  • Shloma Aaron
  • Shloma Natan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liev

Sasha Nadya Misha Talia Roman

If you choose Shloma

Mendel Yakov Rifka Chana Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liev or Shloma more popular?

Shloma is more popular, ranked #4110 compared to Liev at #4186 in the United States.

What do Liev and Shloma mean?

Liev means "lion" (Yiddish/Russian origin). Shloma means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew via Yiddish origin).

Are Liev and Shloma boy or girl names?

Liev is primarily a boy name. Shloma is primarily a boy name.

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