Jon vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jon Rank #893

Leif Rank #926

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Jon or Leif more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Jon and Leif mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jon and Leif boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.