Holly vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Holly Rank #419
Leslie Rank #604

Holly is more popular, ranked #419 vs #604 for Leslie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holly ___

  • Holly Mae
  • Holly Grace
  • Holly Jane
  • Holly Elizabeth
  • Holly Renee
  • Holly Ann

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 Holly

Ivy Violet Rose Lily Oliver

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holly or Leslie more popular?

Holly is more popular, ranked #419 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Holly and Leslie mean?

Holly means "holly tree" (Old English origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Holly and Leslie boy or girl names?

Holly is primarily a girl name. Leslie is primarily a girl name.

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