Stefan vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Stefan Rank #1,002

Leif Rank #926

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

Is Stefan or Leif more popular?

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

What do Stefan and Leif mean?

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

Are Stefan and Leif boy or girl names?

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