Leif
LAYF
Popularity
#925
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
9,742
Peak Year
#290 in 2022
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Norse name meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'. Associated with Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Leif Erikson
Norse explorer believed to reach North America
Leif Garrett
American singer and actor
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