Leslie vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Pete Rank #3,090

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Leslie or Pete more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Pete mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Leslie and Pete boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.