To rise or lift up
Levar is likely derived from the French verb 'lever', meaning to raise or lift. It gained significant visibility in the United States during the 1970s, largely due to the fame of actor LeVar Burton. While its exact etymological roots are sometimes debated, it is most commonly associated with the concept of rising or elevation.
Less common today
Levar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,679 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actor known for Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow
American politician serving as the 80th mayor of Richmond, Virginia
Former NFL linebacker and college football coach
