Lesley vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lesley Rank #4,093
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Lesley and Olivia mean?

Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lesley and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lesley is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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