Cliff vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Leslie mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cliff and Leslie boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.