Leif
Boy name · Old norse · pronounced LAYF
Verified name
What does Leif mean?
Heir, descendant
Origin and language
Old norse
Language family: Norwegian|Swedish|Danish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 686 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1007 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Leify
Variant: Leiv
Using Leif across cultures
Famous via Norse explorer Leif Erikson.
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