Leif vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leif Rank #926

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Jon mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leif and Jon boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.