Hebrew

Levi

Pronounced LEE-vyShare

Meaning: Possibly joined; attached

  • Boy
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Levi is a Hebrew biblical name traditionally connected with being joined or attached. Genesis links it with Leah’s hope for a closer bond with Jacob, while the etymology remains tentative.

Nicknames

  • Lee
  • Lev

Spellings & variants

  • Levy
  • Lewi

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Levi comes from Hebrew.

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