Jon vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Jon Rank #893
Leif Rank #926

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #926 for Leif.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

Leif ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Leif

Signe Astrid Bjorn Ingrid Gunnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Leif more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Jon and Leif mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jon and Leif boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.

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