Les
Les: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Les
- A diminutive of the male given names Lester and Leslie.
- A diminutive of the female given name Leslie.
How popular is Les?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 3,448 boys in the U.S. have been named Les (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3838 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1961. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Les FAQ
What does the name Les mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Lester and Leslie. A diminutive of the female given name Leslie.
How popular is the name Les?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 3,448 boys in the U.S. have been named Les (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3838 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1961. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Les a boy or girl name?
Les is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 32 girls and 3,448 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.