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Lessley

Pronunciation: [ l-EHSL-ee ]

Boy Name #19,347 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lessley is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.

Parents who love the name Lessley often also consider Dag, Merion, Walther .

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Popularity Over Time

#19,347
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,347
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Les Ley Lesie Lessie

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Lessley is also used as a girl name, ranked #33500.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lessley

Is Lessley a boy or girl name?
Lessley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19347. As a girl name, it is ranked #33500. Lessley is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lessley?
Lessley is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.
How popular is the name Lessley?
Lessley is currently ranked #19347 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lessley?
Common nicknames for Lessley include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Lessie.
Is Lessley a common or rare name?
Lessley is an uncommon name, ranked #19347 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ley, Lesie, and Lessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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