Leif is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Heir, descendant; related to the leaf”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.
LAYF
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 31% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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