Leslie vs Willard

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 #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Willard Rank #3,004

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Leslie or Willard more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Willard mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Willard boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.