Leslie vs Mace

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Mace Rank #2,832

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2832 for Mace.

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

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Mace

Ace Crew Knox Blaze Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Mace more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Mace mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Leslie and Mace boy or girl names?

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

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