Leslie vs Opie

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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Opie

Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,175
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Opie Rank #3,175

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #3175 for Opie.

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

Opie ___

  • Opie James
  • Opie Lee
  • Opie Thomas
  • Opie Ray
  • Opie Dale
  • Opie Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Opie

Barney Otis Andy Ellie Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Opie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Opie at #3175 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Opie mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin).

Are Leslie and Opie boy or girl names?

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

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