Reason vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reason

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

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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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Reason Rank #3,007

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3007 for Reason.

Is Reason or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Reason at #3007 in the United States.

What do Reason and Leslie mean?

Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Reason and Leslie boy or girl names?

Reason is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.