Leifur is a boy's name of Old Norse origin meaning “Heir; descendant.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Leif, Lef. As of 2025, Leifur ranks #2549 among boys' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #2548 in 2020.
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LAY-fur
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2549 among US baby names.
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Leifur means “Heir; descendant.” It is a boy's name of Old Norse origin.
Leifur is pronounced LAY-fur.
Leifur is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Leifur currently ranks #2549 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Leifur include Leif, Lef.
Middle names that pair well with Leifur include Leifur Jon, Leifur Odin, Leifur Gunnar.
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