Leslie vs Larkin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Larkin Rank #2,984

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Larkin more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Larkin mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leslie and Larkin boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.