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Lev
BoyMeaning of Lev: Russian: 'lion'
Lev is a boy's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 973rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1162nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#973
236 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1162
24 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
3,083
First recorded 1971 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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