Leif vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Leif Rank #926

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Bode mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Leif and Bode boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.