Leif vs Stefan

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 #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

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Leif Rank #926

Stefan Rank #1,002

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Is Leif or Stefan more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Leif and Stefan mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Leif and Stefan boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.