MallowbyNames

Levelle

luh-VELL · Of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lavelle, which may be derived from an Irish surname meaning 'from the field' or from French 'la belle' meaning 'the beautiful one'.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Levelle since 1964

Babies named Levelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914198020002020Most births 1989Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1960s14
1970s73
1980s76
1990s48
2000s34
2010s16
2020s10

Meaning & origin

Levelle is a rare modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1964. It saw its peak usage in 1989, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with very low numbers of new registrations each year. Its origins are uncertain but may be related to the Irish surname Lavelle or the French phrase 'la belle' (the beautiful). Levelle has no strong association with any particular state or region. Parents drawn to uncommon, phonetically appealing names with possible French or Irish echoes may find Levelle an intriguing choice, though it remains distinctly unusual.

Levelle is a modern coinage or respelling, likely influenced by surnames like Lavelle (Irish origin, 'descendant of Leathlobhair') or the French phrase 'la belle' (the beautiful). It first appeared in the United States in 1964 and saw modest use during the 1980s, peaking in 1989. The name remains rare, with no consistent spelling variant widely adopted.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lev, Levy

Variants: Lavelle, Level

Sibling names for Levelle

Names that share Levelle's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Levelle mean?
Levelle is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Lavelle, which could derive from an Irish surname meaning 'from the field' or from French 'la belle' meaning 'the beautiful one'.
Is Levelle a boy or girl name?
Levelle is typically used as a boy's name.
How popular is Levelle?
Levelle is a rare name. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1964 and peaked in 1989, though it has never ranked in the top 1000 names.