Levi
joined, attached
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Israel
- Pronunciation
- LEE-vye
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Levi
Levi is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "joined, attached". It is most commonly used in Jewish families and is especially popular in Israel.
Levi has been one of the fastest-rising US boy names of the last 20 years, moving from outside the top 500 in 2000 to inside the top 15 today. Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah in Genesis, and gave his name to the priestly Levite tribe. The name pairs well in sibling sets with Ezra, Silas and Asher.
Popularity trend: Levi has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Levi
- What does the name Levi mean?
- Levi means "joined, attached". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Jewish families and popular in Israel.
- Where does the name Levi come from?
- Levi originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Jewish naming tradition.
- Is Levi a boy or girl name?
- Levi is a boy name.