Leslie

Meaning of Leslie

It comes from a Scottish place name, meaning "garden of hollies". It can also mean "from the gray fortress".

Leslie has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leslie

Leslie has cooled off, slipping to #712 in 2025, down from a peak of #84 in 2001.

Notable people named Leslie

• Leslie Mann
  American actress and comedian
• Leslie Jones
  American actress and comedian
• Leslie Uggams
  American actress and singer
• Leslie Odom Jr.
  American actor and singer
• Leslie Stefanson
  American actress and model

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Questions about the name Leslie

What does the name Leslie mean?

Leslie means it comes from a scottish place name, meaning "garden of hollies". it can also mean "from the gray fortress", and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Leslie a boy's or a girl's name?

Leslie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leslie?

In 2025, Leslie ranked #712 for girls, down from #604 the year before.

When was Leslie most popular?

Leslie peaked at #84 in 2001.