The baby name Levan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN).
Levan is Georgian in Origin.
The baby name Levan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN).
Levan is Georgian in Origin.
Levan is a Georgian masculine given name (ლევან) ultimately derived from the Greek Leon (“lion”), transmitted into Georgian through Byzantine Christian influence. It became prominent in the late medieval and early modern Caucasus, borne by rulers and nobles such as Levan of Kakheti (r. 1520–1574) and the Mingrelian prince Levan II Dadiani (1611–1657). The name has remained consistently popular in Georgia and among the Georgian diaspora, evoking royal lineage and martial valor.
Variants and cognates across languages include Armenian Levon, Russian/Slavic Lev, Greek/Latin Leon and Leo, and English/French Lionel; feminine counterparts include Leona and Léonie. In Georgian, the standard form is ლევან, with the everyday short form Leva. The core meaning, “lion,” links Levan to symbolism of courage, leadership, and protection, making it a timeless choice that bridges classical Mediterranean roots with distinct Georgian identity.
| Levan Kobiashvili Levan Kobiashvili is best known as a Georgian former professional footballer. Born on 10 July 1977, he later became president of the Georgian Football Federation and also serves as a member of the Parliament of Georgia. | Levan Tediashvili Levan Tediashvili was best known as a Soviet and Georgian freestyle wrestler who won Olympic gold in 1972 and 1976. He was one of the sport’s dominant figures, staying undefeated from 1971 to 1976. | Levan Moseshvili Levan Moseshvili was a Georgian basketball player best known for winning a silver medal with the Soviet team at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Born in 1940, he remained notable as part of that Olympic squad until his death in 2020. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Boys | 0 | #10 | 367 | 2,055 |
| GE | 0 | #17 | 33 | 997 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #105 | 4 | 1,564 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #122 | 4 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| RU | 0 | #190 | 5 | 3,641 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #254 | 14 | 6,912 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #254 | 3 | 7,111 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #279 | 11 | 6,578 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #290 | 4 | 6,876 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #294 | 233 | 12,621 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 10 | 6,530 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #335 | 6 | 6,459 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #383 | 5 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #469 | 6 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #482 | 23 | 11,303 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #512 | 37 | 10,655 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #543 | 65 | 10,983 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #543 | 10 | 10,162 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #647 | 21 | 13,071 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #676 | 7 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #884 | 9 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #898 | 33 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #920 | 33 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #937 | 15 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| TR | 0 | #1,119 | 93 | 19,440 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 15 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,167 | 10 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,423 | 49 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,600 | 15 | 28,008 |
Levan is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:
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