Leslie vs Lesli

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 #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Leslie Rank #604

Lesli Rank #5,766

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #5766 for Lesli.

Is Leslie or Lesli more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Lesli at #5766 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Lesli mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lesli means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leslie and Lesli boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a girl name. Lesli is primarily a girl name.