Levi is a popular name that comes from the Hebrew word ‘lewi’ which means ‘joined’ or ‘united’. With its ancient roots, the name has been found to appear many centuries ago within the book of Genesis and has come to symbolize a connection or attachment in modern times.
As the son of Jacob and Leah, Levi had a great reputation, enough for an entire tribe of Hebrew priests to be named after him called the Levites. Additionally, this biblical boy’s name is also considered to have links to the Hungarian term ‘Levente’ which stands for ‘hero.’
In the past, the name was mainly given to boys. But, recently, many parents have opted to use the name Levi for their daughters.
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Joined or united
- Pronunciation: Lee-vye
- Gender: commonly used as a name for males but popularity as a female name choice has grown in the past few years.
How Popular is the Name Levi?
The name Levi has been a popular name choice since the early 2000s. It was ranked around 170 in the United States but it has had a steady incline with it breaking to the 18th most popular boys’ name in 2020.
The growth in popularity is often attributed to the celebrity world. In fact, actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves named their son Levi back in 2008.
Name Variations
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Levey | United | French |
| Levon | Lion | Armenian |
| Levee | Raised ground | French |
| Lewi | Attached; God lion | Old French |
| Levin | Dear Friend | Hebrew and German |
| Leevi | Hero; knight | Finnish |
| Lewy | Warrior | Polish |
Other Names Meaning United and Together
| Names Meaning United | Names Meaning Together |
| Harmony | Anisa |
| Lina | Kas |
| Trinity | Albert |
| Noas | Alvin |
| Ekta | Buck |
| Bashkim | Brookes |
| Shamil | Greyson |
Alternative Unisex Names Starting with ‘L’
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Lesley | Garden of Holly | Scottish |
| Lucian | Light | Latin |
| Luca | Bringer of Light | Latin |
| Lonnie | Ready for battle; Noble; Lion | German, American and Latin |
| Landan | Long hill | Old English |
| Lois | Superior; most beautiful | Greek |
| Lachlan | Land of lakes | Irish |
Famous People Named Levi
- Levi Strauss – Creator of the much-loved fashionwear Levi Jeans
- Levi Johnston, American Actor
- Levi Leipheimer, American professional bicycle racer
- Levi Roots, British Jamaican reggae artist, and celebrity chef