Leib Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leib Name at a Glance

Name	Leib
Meaning	Lion.
Origin	Yiddish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leib Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leib means “Lion”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leib Name Origin

Our database records Leib under Yiddish origin. Browse more Yiddish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leib a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leib is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leib

When considering Leib for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.