Leif vs Magnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Magnus

Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Scottish Norwegian Swedish Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#751
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mags, Maggy

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Popularity Comparison

Leif Rank #926
Magnus Rank #751

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 vs #926 for Leif.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leif ___

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

Magnus ___

  • Magnus Erik
  • Magnus Karl
  • Magnus John
  • Magnus Oliver
  • Magnus Lars
  • Magnus William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Leif

Signe Astrid Bjorn Ingrid Gunnar

If you choose Magnus

Astrid Sigrid Leif Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leif or Magnus more popular?

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Magnus mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Leif and Magnus boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.

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