Levy is a spelling of Levi, the Hebrew name meaning "joined" or "attached", borne by the third son of Jacob and the ancestor of the priestly tribe of Levites. Levy is also a widespread Jewish surname, and the y spelling has been picked up by parents who like Levi but want something a little different. In the United States Levy has risen from number 4012 in 2000 to number 1641 in 2021 and ranks number 1705 in 2025.