Wesley vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English Canadian

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Wesley Rank #58

Leslie Rank #604

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

Is Wesley or Leslie more popular?

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

What do Wesley and Leslie mean?

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

Are Wesley and Leslie boy or girl names?

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