Leif

Leif is a Scandinavian boy's name. A Scandinavian name meaning "heir" or "descendant". Has historical connections through explorer Leif Erikson.

How popular is Leif in the United States?

In 2024, 250 boys in the United States were named Leif, making it the 925th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1,007th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 290 births.

Records for Leif go back to 1912, and 9,742 babies have been given the name since.

What Leif means and where it comes from

A Scandinavian name meaning "heir" or "descendant". Has historical connections through explorer Leif Erikson.

Leif is of Scandinavian origin, described as historic and historical and adventurous in style.

Is Leif a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 250 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Leif

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leif mean?

A Scandinavian name meaning "heir" or "descendant". Has historical connections through explorer Leif Erikson.

Where does the name Leif come from?

Leif is of Scandinavian origin, and is usually described as historic and historical and adventurous in style.

How popular is Leif in the United States?

In 2024, 250 boys in the United States were named Leif, making it the 925th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Leif a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 250 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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