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Les is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, which means 'garden of hollies' or 'garden by the pool'.

Les

Letter: L
Boy

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Meaning of Les:

Les is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, which means 'garden of hollies' or 'garden by the pool'. Les is a strong and timeless name that is often associated with qualities such as resilience, intelligence, and charm.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: Scottish, English
  • US popularity: In 2022, 8 newborns in the United States were named Les (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1961 with 188 babies.

Origin:

Scottish , English

Similar Names:

Leis , Leks , Lens , Leos , Lesa , Lesi , Less , Lesy , Lies , Loes

More names starting with L:

La , Laabah , Laaebah , Laaham , Laaibah , Laainah , Laaiqah , Laakea , Laal , Laale Chehr , Laale Rokhsaar , Laana

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Frequently asked questions about Les

What does the name Les mean?

Les is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, which means 'garden of hollies' or 'garden by the pool'. Les is a strong and timeless name that is often associated with qualities such as resilience, intelligence, and charm.

What is the origin of the name Les?

Les is a boy's name of Scottish, English origin.

Is Les a boy or girl name?

Les is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Les?

In 2022, 8 newborns in the United States were named Les, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1961, with 188 babies given the name.

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