The nameLevy
Levy is a form of Levi, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Levi, it comes from the Hebrew, often read as "joined, attached".
Origin
Hebrew. Levi is one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.
History
Found in France since 1904, Levy has risen since the 2000s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Levy
Levy in France
Levy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 535 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Levy. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Levy in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 84 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.
Levy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Levy mean?
Like Levi, it comes from the Hebrew, often read as "joined, attached".
What is the origin of the name Levy?
Hebrew. Levi is one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.
Is Levy a girl's or a boy's name?
Levy is a boy's name.