The name Levitt is a girl's name of English, Jewish origin meaning "place where yew trees grow; Levite".

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A snappy surname choice with a variety of origins, Levitt may appeal to those who enjoy Merritt, Liv, Levi, Lettie, and Everett. 
 
From its English origins, Levitt likely derives from the French place name, Livet which could mean "where the yew trees grow", giving it a nature-connected feel. Alternatively it may be a contracted form of Leverett (meaning "young hare" from its French roots and "beloved counsel" from its Old English ones) or a spin on Livith or Leofgyð, Old English names meaning "beloved in battle".
 
As an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, Levitt is derived from the German, Russian, and Bulgarian Levit, meaning "Levite," a descendant of the biblical figure Levi. It could then borrow Levi's meaning: "joined, attached".
 
Used predominantly (albeit quietly) for boys in the US, influencer Paige R Williams chose it for her daughter's middle name in 2025, which may inspired other parents.

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Levitt is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Levitt is a boy's name of English, Jewish origin meaning "place where yew trees grow; Levite".

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As Levi becomes more common, we're noticing parents turn to more creative alternatives and Levitt is one such option. Similar in sound to the aforementioned Biblical name, it may also appeal to those who like Everett, Beckett, and Truett.
 
As an English surname, Levitt is a variation of Leavitt and Livet — surnames that would have identified people who originated from one of several places called Livet in Normandy. It is speculated that Livet may mean "where the yew trees grow." In its Livet form, it would be pronounced as LEE-VEH, though as Levitt, it becomes LEHV-itt.
 
As an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, Levitt is derived from the German, Russian, and Bulgarian Levit, meaning "Levite," a descendant of the biblical figure Levi. It could then borrow Levi's meaning: "joined, attached".
 
A couple of alternative possibilities are that it emerged from the Old English Livith or Leofgyð, meaning "beloved in battle" or as a contracted form of Leverett meaning either "young hare" (from the French leveret) or "beloved counsel" (from the Old English Lefred).
 
The name first entered the US stats back in 2014 and has been used for a small handful of boys every year since.

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The name Levitt peaked for boys at #6098 in 2023.

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