Meaning and Origin of: Levi

Boy name origins & meanings

• Hebrew : United

What does Levi mean and stand for?

The name Levi is of Hebrew origin and means "join" or "unite." It is believed that Levi derives from the Hebrew word yillaweh, meaning “he will join.”

Syllables: 2

Boy name variations

Family name origins & meanings

• Jewish (Sephardic and Ashkenazic) : see Levy.

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Popularity

Levi is the number twenty-five most popular boys name in the US, according to 2019 Social Security Administration data. It has been consistently popular, remaining in the top 50 since 2013, and in the top 100 since 2009.

However, it is the 65th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Levi was at its peak popularity in January 2021.

Of biblical descent, Levi is the name of Leah and Jacob's third son in the Old Testament. It is also Matthew's given name before he became an apostle in the New Testament. In recent years, Levi has gained attention after being chosen as a name by Matthew McConaughey, Sheryl Crow, and Sara Gilbert.

Where is it Popular?

Levi was searched for most often in the following states:

Pairs well with these middle names