Leif vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Leif Rank #926

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Dane mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Leif and Dane boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.