Clearance vs Lesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clearance Rank #12,224
Lesley Rank #4,093

Lesley is more popular, ranked #4093 vs #12224 for Clearance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

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 Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearance or Lesley more popular?

Lesley is more popular, ranked #4093 compared to Clearance at #12224 in the United States.

What do Clearance and Lesley mean?

Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin). Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clearance and Lesley boy or girl names?

Clearance is primarily a boy name. Lesley is primarily a girl name.

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