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Les

Pronunciation: [ l-EHS ]

Boy Name #28,311 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Les is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHS.

Parents who love the name Les often also consider Alonza, Profit, Armour .

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Popularity Over Time

#28,311
Current Rank
Peaked 1961 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,311
Total SSA Count
5

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Les is also used as a girl name, ranked #36257.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Les

Is Les a boy or girl name?
Les is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28311. As a girl name, it is ranked #36257. Les is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Les?
Les is pronounced l-EHS.
How popular is the name Les?
Les is currently ranked #28311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Les a common or rare name?
Les is an uncommon name, ranked #28311 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Les

Les is a boy name .

Is Les a boy or girl name? Les is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,311 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,257. Les is more commonly used as a boy name.

Les is currently ranked #28,311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Les include Lester, Leslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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