Liesel vs Liesl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liesel

Girl #5,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,769
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liesel, Lise, Lis

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Liesl

Girl #5,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is a vow"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,780
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Liesie

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Popularity Comparison

Liesel Rank #5,769
Liesl Rank #5,780

Liesel is more popular, ranked #5769 vs #5780 for Liesl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liesel ___

  • Liesel Marie
  • Liesel Johanna
  • Liesel Sophie
  • Liesel Anna
  • Liesel Rosa
  • Liesel Clara

Liesl ___

  • Liesl Marie
  • Liesl Rose
  • Liesl Grace
  • Liesl Elisabeth
  • Liesl Anna
  • Liesl Helene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liesel

Gretel Ansel Heidi Wolfgang Klaus

If you choose Liesl

Gretl Brigitta Friedrich Kurt Louisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liesel or Liesl more popular?

Liesel is more popular, ranked #5769 compared to Liesl at #5780 in the United States.

What do Liesel and Liesl mean?

Liesel means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Liesl means "my God is a vow" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Liesel and Liesl boy or girl names?

Liesel is primarily a girl name. Liesl is primarily a girl name.

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