Leiv: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Leiv – Meaning: heir, descendant – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LAYV


Leiv is an Old Norse boy's name meaning “heir, descendant”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Leiv

Meaning: Heir, descendant.

Origin: Old Norse.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Leiv

Phonetic: LAYV   IPA: /leɪv/

Popularity of Leiv

Leiv doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Leiv

Similar Names

Ingrid · Eira · Runa · Ragnar · Rune · Sigurd

More Baby Name Inspiration