Leif: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An heir name meaning descendant and beloved son.
- Origin
- Norse
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #917
- Peak
- #638 in 1979
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leif Means
Leif is a boy name of Norse origin. An heir name meaning descendant and beloved son.
How Popular Leif Is
Leif currently ranks #917 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #638 in 1979. It is rising.
Good to Know About Leif
- At its most popular, Leif reached #638 in the U.S. in 1979.
- Leif has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Leif is a name with Viking and Norse mythology roots.
Names Like Leif
Other Norse names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leif
Norse names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leif.
Questions About Leif
What does Leif mean?
Leif is a boy name of Norse origin. An heir name meaning descendant and beloved son.
How popular is Leif?
Leif currently ranks #917 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #638 in 1979. It is rising.
Where does Leif come from?
Leif comes from Norse roots. At its most popular, Leif reached #638 in the U.S. in 1979.
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