Leslie vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #604 for Leslie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

Liam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Liam mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Leslie and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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