Liv
Meaning
"protection, shelter"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #874
- Total SSA Count
- 308
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"protection, shelter"
Origin: Old Norse
"little rose"
Origin: Latin
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Liv is more popular, ranked #874 vs #956 for Rosalee.
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Liv is more popular, ranked #874 compared to Rosalee at #956 in the United States.
Liv means "protection, shelter" (Old Norse origin). Rosalee means "little rose" (Latin origin).
Liv is primarily a girl name. Rosalee is primarily a girl name.