Lessley
Pronunciation: [ l-EHSL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lessley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 6 babies have been named Lessley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lessley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,347 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,347
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"from the place near the meadow boundary"
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"day, daylight"
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Welsh origin
"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coasta..."
#19,441 in US
Greek Christophoros origin
"Christ-carrier"
#19,358 in US
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"prudent, wise, showing good judgment"
#19,456 in US
Old High German origin
"ruler of the army"
#19,201 in US
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About the Name Lessley
Lessley is a boy name .
Is Lessley a boy or girl name? Lessley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,347 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,500. Lessley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lessley is currently ranked #19,347 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lessley include Les, Less, Lessy, Lessie, Ley, Leyie, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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