Les
les
Popularity
#13390
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
3,469
Peak Year
#188 in 1961
First Recorded
1900
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Leslie, which originates from a Scottish place name meaning 'garden of hollies'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Les Paul
American jazz, country, and blues guitarist/songwriter
Les Brown
American motivational speaker, author, and politician
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