Leslie vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Girl #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Leslie Rank #604

Wesley Rank #2,170

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2170 for Wesley.

Is Leslie or Wesley more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Wesley at #2170 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Wesley mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Wesley boy or girl names?

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