Leslie vs Henley

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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Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Leslie Rank #604

Henley Rank #1,876

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #1876 for Henley.

Is Leslie or Henley more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Henley at #1876 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Henley mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Henley boy or girl names?

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