Leslie vs Wesley

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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Girl #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Wesley Rank #2,170

Wesley is more popular, ranked #2170 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #2170 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Wesley mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Wesley boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a girl name.