Leslie vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Niles Rank #3,177

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Leslie or Niles more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Niles mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Leslie and Niles boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.