Levee
67% girls · 33% boys
About Levee
Derived from the French word levée meaning "to raise", a levee is either a naturally formed ridge along a riverbank, made up of sediment deposited there by overflowing water, or a manmade barrier created to protect against flooding.
Levee for boys#13138 US
As a name, Levee is similar enough to the popular Levi, or to Levy, that it could work as a subtle nature name, fitting in with the likes of Riggs, Ridge, River, and Lane.
Levee for girls#9829 US
As a name, Levee is similar enough to the popular Levi and Evie that it could work as a subtle nature name, fitting in with the likes of Lainey, Lennon, Leni, and River.
Pronounced LEV-ee.
As of October 2026, Levee ranked #13138 for boys and #9829 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8564 for boys in 2021 and #9268 for girls in 2024.