👶 Boy Name English · Norse

Leif

Pronunciation /LEIF/

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“heir”

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Meaning of Leif

Leif is a boy name of Norse origin, popular among English families. It means “heir, descendant, beloved”.

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Popularity
81/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
19/100
Pronunciation
100/100

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#72#93#1142015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#72

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🎨 Nicknames for Leif

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Lei Leiy

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📊 Leif Name Profile

Meaningheir
OriginEnglish · Norse
Gender👶 Boy Name
First LetterL
Letters4
Syllables1
Popularity81/100
Registry Popularity81/100

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