Levy

Levy - A very unique male name

Levy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #572. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Levy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Levy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Levy. The baby boy name Levy was given to 54 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1656 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,153 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Levy peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 572.

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Levy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Levy is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,101 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,650.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Levy is where you live.

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Levy origin and meaning

Hebrew / surname — dual source

Uncertain — Levy is both the surname of the Levitical line (from Levi, 'joined, attached') and an occasional given-name form of Levi; which source applies varies by family

Levy has appeared as a boy's given name in small numbers since 1910, but it is far better known as a Jewish surname marking descent from the tribe of Levi. As a first name it peaked in 2021 and has slipped since.

Origin uncertain

Levy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Levy, pop culture references for the name Levy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Levy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Levy, sorted by popularity.

Levi / Leif / Lupe / Lev / Lipa / Leib / Liev / Luby / Lavi / Levie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Levy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Levy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Levy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEE-vee · /ˈliːvi/
As a first name it is usually LEE-vee, like Levi; as a surname many families say LEH-vee — the split is real and worth deciding early.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Levi — The biblical name it derives from; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnameBiblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Levy for a biblical connection with a surname's tailored edge — Levi, but less expected.

Worth knowing

• The pronunciation genuinely splits (LEE-vee vs LEH-vee), and many will read it as the tax word 'levy' or assume it is a surname.