Leslie vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Penn Rank #2,952

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Penn more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Penn mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Penn boy or girl names?

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

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