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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Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Wesley Rank #2,170

Leslie Rank #604

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2170 for Wesley.

Is Wesley or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Wesley at #2170 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Leslie mean?

Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wesley and Leslie boy or girl names?

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