Leif vs Arvik

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 #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

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Leif Rank #926

Arvik Rank #6,602

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Is Leif or Arvik more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do Leif and Arvik mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are Leif and Arvik boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.