Ingrid vs Leni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

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Leni

Girl #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright, shining torch"

Origin: Greek via Germanic Helena

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,245
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ingrid Rank #1,093
Leni Rank #1,245

Ingrid is more popular, ranked #1093 vs #1245 for Leni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

Leni ___

  • Leni Rose
  • Leni Mae
  • Leni Grace
  • Leni Joy
  • Leni Claire
  • Leni Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

If you choose Leni

Mia Elsa Nora Finn Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingrid or Leni more popular?

Ingrid is more popular, ranked #1093 compared to Leni at #1245 in the United States.

What do Ingrid and Leni mean?

Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin). Leni means "light, bright, shining torch" (Greek via Germanic Helena origin).

Are Ingrid and Leni boy or girl names?

Ingrid is primarily a girl name. Leni is primarily a girl name.

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