Levi
/LEE-vy/
Levi is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning Joined, attached.
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- StyleModern
- Syllables2
- US rank#17
What does Levi mean?
Joined, attached
From the Hebrew Levi, "joined" or "attached". Genesis explains it as Leah's hope that her husband would become attached to her after the birth of a third son.
The story behind the name
Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants became the Levites, the tribe set apart for service in the Temple. Aaron and Moses were Levites, and the tribe held no territory of its own.
The name reached wide secular fame through Levi Strauss, the Bavarian immigrant who patented riveted work trousers in San Francisco in 1873.
Modern popularity is recent and sits alongside Noah, Asher and Ezra in the Old Testament revival; Levi entered the American top twenty in the 2020s.
Notable people named Levi
- Levi, son of Jacob
- Levi Strauss, manufacturer
- Primo Levi, chemist and writer
How popular is Levi?
Popularity in the United States
Levi has been given to 167,599 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
About 1 in 182 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.
Popularity in France
Levi has been given to 569 babies in France since 1979, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
Popularity in Spain
There are 495 people called Levi living in Spain, with an average age of 25.2.
Variants and related names
Other spellings: Lévi, Leevi, Lavi
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What does the name Levi mean?
Levi means Joined, attached. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Levi a boy's or a girl's name?
Levi is most often given to boys.
How do you pronounce Levi?
Levi is pronounced LEE-vy.
How popular is the name Levi?
Levi has been given to 167,599 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
What are other spellings of Levi?
Common variants include Lévi, Leevi, Lavi.