Lesley

Pronunciation: [ l-EHSL-ee ]

Boy Name #12,214 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lesley is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.

Parents who love the name Lesley often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,214
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Leslie #3003

Nicknames

Les Ley Lesie Leslie

Also a Girl Name

Lesley is also used as a girl name, ranked #4093.

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Similar Names

Lena Leona Lela Leila Lenora Lelia Lettie Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lesley

Is Lesley a boy or girl name?

Lesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12214. As a girl name, it is ranked #4093. Lesley is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lesley?

Lesley is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.

How popular is the name Lesley?

Lesley is currently ranked #12214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lesley?

Common nicknames for Lesley include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Leslie.

Is Lesley a common or rare name?

Lesley is an uncommon name, ranked #12214 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lesley

Lesley is a boy name .

Is Lesley a boy or girl name? Lesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,214 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,093. Lesley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lesley is currently ranked #12,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lesley include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Leslie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Lesley include Leslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.