Leif vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Leif Rank #926

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Nikolas mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leif and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.