MallowbyNames

Levert

luh-VURT · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Le Vert, a French surname meaning 'the green one', or a respelling of Levitt.

Peak popularity
1939
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Levert since 1913

Babies named Levert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levert's real moment was 1939.

61319192019602000Most births 1988Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s49
1920s74
1930s84
1940s84
1950s77
1960s65
1970s48
1980s48
1990s48
2000s11
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Levert is a rare first name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, though it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year came in 1939, likely reflecting the broader naming trends of the era. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, with no notable revival. Its origins are uncertain, but linguists propose connections to the French surname Le Vert, meaning 'the green one', or to the English surname Levitt. Levert remains an uncommon choice, appearing mostly in mid-20th century records.

Levert is a rare given name that likely originated as a transferred use of a surname. The surname Le Vert is French for 'the green one', while Levitt is an English surname of uncertain meaning. Levert has seen very limited usage as a first name in the United States, with a peak in the 1930s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lee, Vert

Variants: Levitt, Le Vert

Sibling names for Levert

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Levert mean?
The meaning of Levert is uncertain. It may derive from the French surname Le Vert meaning 'the green one', or it could be a respelling of Levitt.
How popular is the name Levert?
Levert has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. births. Its peak usage was in 1939, but the exact number of births is not available.
Is Levert a boy's name or a girl's name?
Levert is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.