Leif vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Leif Rank #926

Casper Rank #881

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Casper more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Casper mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Leif and Casper boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.