Leif vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Leif Rank #926

Alfred Rank #839

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Alfred more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Alfred mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Leif and Alfred boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.