Leslie vs Tilden

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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Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Til, Tilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Tilden Rank #3,105

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #3105 for Tilden.

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

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Tilden more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Tilden mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Tilden boy or girl names?

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

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