Leslie vs Terence

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

✓ All Clear
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Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,926
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Terry, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Terence Rank #2,926

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2926 for Terence.

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

Terence ___

  • Terence James
  • Terence Patrick
  • Terence Michael
  • Terence William
  • Terence Joseph
  • Terence Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Terence

Lawrence Colin Brendan Maureen Patricia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Terence more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Terence mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Leslie and Terence boy or girl names?

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

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