Leif vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Leif Rank #926

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Anders mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Leif and Anders boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.