Leslie vs April

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English Canadian

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Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Leslie Rank #604

April Rank #502

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #604 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or April more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Leslie and April mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin).

Are Leslie and April boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a girl name. April is primarily a girl name.