Elliott vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Leslie Rank #604

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #604 for Leslie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Leslie more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Leslie mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elliott and Leslie boy or girl names?

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

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