Pete vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

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Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Pete Rank #3,090

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Leslie mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Pete and Leslie boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.