Levy
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ ModernAmerican / Multicultural ◈ 2 syllables
"Surname meaning 'collector of taxes'."

From ModernAmerican / Multicultural

Levy means joined or attached — from the Hebrew. In the Bible, Levi IS one of the twelve tribes — the tribe of priests. Levy IS the most compact form of the priestly heritage. Two syllables of the priestly-tribe, twelve-tribes, and Hebrew joined.

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Levy at a glance
MeaningSurname meaning 'collector of taxes'.
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#2084
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Why parents love Levy
  • Levi IS the tribe of priests — twelve tribes.
  • The meaning joined IS deeply connected.
  • Two syllables with a warm, Hebrew sound: LEE-vee.
  • The most compact priestly form.
  • The Hebrew heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Levy
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Origin & history of Levy
Hebrew Levi (joined) compact Levy
1
ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
Levy IS from Levi — the tribe of priests, one of the twelve tribes.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; tribe of Levi.
3
Today
Levy remains a beloved choice, ranking #2084 in the US. 4,129 babies have been named Levy since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Levy?
2021 peak year
Levy is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #2084), with about 101 babies named Levy each year. In 2021, 102 babies received the name (ranked #1640). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 4,129.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
102 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,640)
101 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,010 Total registrations
last 10 years
4,129 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,084) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Levy
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Levy's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — priestly nurturing. People named Levy tend to be warm, connected, and gifted at being the compact priestly-tribe form.

Compact priestly-tribe
Twelve-tribes
Joined-connected
Hebrew-warm
Genuine-deep
L3
E5
V4
Y7
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
Personality of Levy
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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