Jeff vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: 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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Jeff Rank #2,932

Leslie Rank #3,003

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Jeff or Leslie more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Leslie mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jeff and Leslie boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.