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Leif

male

Meaning

"Heir; Descendant"

Leif is an Old Norse name meaning heir or descendant, well attested in Scandinavian history and saga literature.

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Popularity History of Leif

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#925Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#925

Leif was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-66

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leif

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Quick Facts

OriginOld Norse
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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