Less

Q: How popular is the name Less?

Less is ranked #12874 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EHS ]

Boy Name #12,874 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Less is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHS.

Parents who love the name Less often also consider Emit, Danis, .

Popularity Over Time

#12,874

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,874
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Lester #1578 Leslie #3003

Middle Name Ideas

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Less Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Less

Is Less a boy or girl name?

Less is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Less?

Less is pronounced l-EHS.

How popular is the name Less?

Less is currently ranked #12874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Less a common or rare name?

Less is an uncommon name, ranked #12874 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Less

Less is a boy name .

Less is currently ranked #12,874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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