Leigh vs October

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Leigh Rank #3,426
October Rank #3,592

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 vs #3592 for October.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

October ___

  • October Rose
  • October Wren
  • October Sage
  • October Rain
  • October Blue
  • October Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

If you choose October

June August January Autumn River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leigh or October more popular?

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 compared to October at #3592 in the United States.

What do Leigh and October mean?

Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin). October means "eighth month" (Latin origin).

Are Leigh and October boy or girl names?

Leigh is primarily a girl name. October is primarily a girl name.

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