Leslie vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,003
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #3,003
Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Hanson mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Leslie and Hanson boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.

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