Charlotte vs Lesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lesley

Girl #4,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,093
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lesley Rank #4,093

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4093 for Lesley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Lesley ___

  • Lesley Ann
  • Lesley Marie
  • Lesley Lynn
  • Lesley Jane
  • Lesley Kay
  • Lesley Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lesley more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lesley at #4093 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lesley mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Lesley boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lesley is primarily a girl name.

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