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Ophir vs Leviathan

Which is more popular?
Ophir and Leviathan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
OphirLeviathan
Meaning gold (land of gold) coiled serpent
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation OH-feer luh-VY-uh-thuhn
Syllables 2 4
First appeared00
Peak year2007 (6)2020 (87)
In 202500
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ophir Leviathan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeOphirLeviathan
2020s 0 396
2010s 0 356
2000s 6 78
1990s 5 33
1970s 5 0

What does Ophir mean?

Biblical place name (אוֹפִיר) for a region famed as a source of fine gold; popularly glossed 'gold' as a given name. Flagged: the Hebrew root itself is of uncertain derivation, so 'gold' derives from the place's reputation for gold rather than a literal word for the metal — it is a place name / 'gold-rich' byname.

What does Leviathan mean?

Hebrew livyathan, a great sea-serpent/monster, generally glossed 'twisted, coiled' and derived (per Gesenius) from the root l-w-h 'to twine, wind' with a suffix, i.e. 'wreathed one'. Flag: the derivation is disputed (some hold it a loanword), and in use it is the name of a biblical serpent-monster; the 'coiled serpent' sense is the established reading.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ophir or Leviathan more popular?

Ophir and Leviathan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Ophir and Leviathan?

Ophir means gold (land of gold) (hebrew origin), while Leviathan means coiled serpent (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Ophir or Leviathan?

In US records, Ophir first appears in 0 and Leviathan in 0, so Ophir has the longer recorded history.