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Leslie Meaning and Origin

Leslie is Celtic, Scottish given name meaning The name Leslie is of Scottish origin and means "holly garden.".

Leslie is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Leslie is currently #652 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Leslie are Leslie Allen, Leslie Caron, Leslie Bassett.

Leslie is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Leslie name meaning

The name Leslie is of Scottish origin and means "holly garden."

Leslie name origin

Celtic Scottish

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Leslie is ranked #652 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Leslie is ranked #3562 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 7% of babies named Leslie were boys
In 2022, 93% of babies named Leslie were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Leslie in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Leslie in Canada

Celebrities named Leslie

Leslie Allen (Tennis)
Leslie Caron (Movies)
Leslie Bassett ()

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Leslie - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Leslie?
The meaning of the name Leslie is The name Leslie is of Scottish origin and means "holly garden.".
What is the origin of the name Leslie?
The origin of the name Leslie is Celtic Scottish .
Is Leslie a girl or boy name?
The name Leslie is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 6.64% of babies called Leslie were boys, 93.36% of babies called Leslie were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Leslie?
According to statistics, Leslie is ranked 652th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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