Lesli vs Tory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lesli

Girl #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,766
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

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Tory

Boy #4,463 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror"

Origin: Latin via Victoria/Victor

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,463
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lesli Rank #5,766
Tory Rank #4,463

Tory is more popular, ranked #4463 vs #5766 for Lesli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lesli ___

  • Lesli Anne
  • Lesli Marie
  • Lesli Jane
  • Lesli Kay
  • Lesli Dawn
  • Lesli Renee

Tory ___

  • Tory James
  • Tory Blake
  • Tory Reed
  • Tory Scott
  • Tory Lane
  • Tory Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lesli

Debra Karen Donna Gary Mark

If you choose Tory

Rory Colt Quinn Logan Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesli or Tory more popular?

Tory is more popular, ranked #4463 compared to Lesli at #5766 in the United States.

What do Lesli and Tory mean?

Lesli means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tory means "conqueror" (Latin via Victoria/Victor origin).

Are Lesli and Tory boy or girl names?

Lesli is primarily a girl name. Tory is primarily a boy name.

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