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Levee
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"ridge along a river; floodbank"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#9829
Boys#13138
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 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8564 in 2021.
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