Leif vs Eider

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 #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Eider river"

Origin: Germanic/Nordic

Basque German Scandinavian

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Leif Rank #926

Eider Rank #1,022

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #1022 for Eider.

Is Leif or Eider more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Eider at #1022 in the United States.

What do Leif and Eider mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Eider means "from the Eider river" (Germanic/Nordic origin).

Are Leif and Eider boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Eider is primarily a boy name.