Lesley vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lesley Rank #4,093
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4093 for Lesley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lesley ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lesley at #4093 in the United States.

What do Lesley and Liam mean?

Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Lesley and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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