Leslie vs Oakes

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 #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Oakes Rank #3,027

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Leslie or Oakes more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Oakes mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Oakes boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.