Leif vs Andreas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Leif Rank #926

Andreas Rank #1,101

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Is Leif or Andreas more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Leif and Andreas mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Leif and Andreas boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Andreas is primarily a boy name.