Leslie vs Westley

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 #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Leslie Rank #604

Westley Rank #656

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #656 for Westley.

Is Leslie or Westley more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Westley at #656 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Westley mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Westley boy or girl names?

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