Leif Name Information
The origin of Leif is Scandinavian. This eMedTV segment explains other information related to the name Leif, including its meaning and other forms.
Popularity and Rank
The graph shows the rank based on the number of children named Leif from 1959 to 1987 when it was in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. Roll over the graph to see the rank for each year.Meanings and Variations
Leif is from Scandinavian meaning Beloved.
Alternates for Leif include: Lief
Here are some names that are spelled similarly to Leif.
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