Heart
Liev is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Lev, meaning heart. It is a traditional Jewish name that has gained international recognition primarily through the fame of actor Liev Schreiber. In some Slavic contexts, it is also associated with the name Lev, which means lion.
About 20 boys were named Liev in 2025.
Tony Award-winning actor and director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).