Leif vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Leif Rank #926

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Bear mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Leif and Bear boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.