50%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Old Norse [1] Meaning & History Derived from the Old Norse elements herr "army, warrior" and leif "inheritance, legacy". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootsherr + leifFeminine FormHerleifOther Languages & CulturesHerleif(Norwegian) Categories army, family Sources & References Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.