Andreas vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andreas

Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Scandinavian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,101
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andy, Andi, Dre

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Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#926
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andreas Rank #1,101
Leif Rank #926

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andreas ___

  • Andreas Nicolas
  • Andreas Sebastian
  • Andreas Christian
  • Andreas Michael
  • Andreas Johannes
  • Andreas Georg

Leif ___

  • Leif Erik
  • Leif Magnus
  • Leif Anders
  • Leif James
  • Leif Thomas
  • Leif William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andreas or Leif more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Andreas and Leif mean?

Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Andreas and Leif boy or girl names?

Andreas is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.

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