Leveritt as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leveritt

What is the meaning of the name Leveritt ?

The baby name Leveritt is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEV-er-it; IPA: /ˈlɛvərɪt/.

Leveritt is English in Origin.

Leveritt is a rare English given name and surname variant of Leverett, formed from Middle English leveret "young hare," itself from Old French levre "hare" plus the diminutive -et. As a byname it likely described a swift runner or someone associated with hare-hunting, and it later settled as a hereditary surname before being used as a first name. The spelling Leveritt reflects regional orthography; pronunciations typically match LEV-er-it.

As a given name, Leveritt surfaces in North American records from the 18th and 19th centuries through the custom of adopting family surnames, with prominence owed to the New England Leverett family, including a colonial governor and a Harvard president. Usage today is very rare and largely masculine, though unisex in modern practice. Noted variants and related forms include Leverett (standard), Leverette (an elaborated or sometimes feminine form), Levrett/Levrit (phonetic), and the nickname options Lev or Rett. Meaning: "little hare."

⚙ Leveritt does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.