Lesley vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Lesley Rank #4,093
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lesley at #4093 in the United States.

What do Lesley and Theodore mean?

Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lesley and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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