Henrik vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrik

Boy #921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hens, Rik, Harry

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henrik Rank #921
Leif Rank #926

Henrik is more popular, ranked #921 vs #926 for Leif.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrik ___

  • Henrik Lars
  • Henrik Erik
  • Henrik Soren
  • Henrik Magnus
  • Henrik Karl
  • Henrik Wilhelm

Leif ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henrik

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Bjorn Sven

If you choose Leif

Signe Astrid Bjorn Ingrid Gunnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrik or Leif more popular?

Henrik is more popular, ranked #921 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Henrik and Leif mean?

Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Henrik and Leif boy or girl names?

Henrik is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.

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