Wesley vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Girl #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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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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Wesley Rank #2,170

Leslie Rank #3,003

Wesley is more popular, ranked #2170 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Wesley or Leslie more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #2170 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Leslie mean?

Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wesley and Leslie boy or girl names?

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