Leslie vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Leslie Rank #604

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #604 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Wesley mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Wesley boy or girl names?

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