Ember vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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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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Ember Rank #3,159

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Ember or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Ember and Leslie mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ember and Leslie boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.