Les

What does the baby name Les mean? Learn about what Les means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Les - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Les: L-E-S, is a 3-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Les: les
Meaning of Les: Short form of lester or lesley, holly orchard, holly garden, garden of hollies.
Origin of Les: The name 'Les' has its origins in the English language. It is a shortened form of the name 'Leslie', which itself is derived from a Scottish surname. The surname 'Leslie' comes from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is believed to mean 'garden of hollies' or 'garden by the pool' in Gaelic.; American Names; Canadian Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Pet Names; Scottish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Les: Leicester; Lester
Popularity of Les: The popularity of the name 'Les' has varied over time. In the early 20th century, it was relatively uncommon and not widely used as a given name. However, in the mid-20th century, it gained some popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. It experienced a peak in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, and has since declined in usage.; Les currently has 29 likes, and is in the top 7% of liked boy's names. The name Judas is slightly more popular than Les.

Etymology of Les

The etymology of the name 'Les' can be traced back to the Scottish surname 'Leslie'. The surname itself is derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name 'Leslie' is believed to mean 'garden of hollies' or 'garden by the pool' in Gaelic. The shortened form 'Les' retains the same etymological roots as 'Leslie'.

Cultural Significance of Les

The name 'Les' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is a relatively simple and straightforward name without any specific cultural connotations. However, it may be associated with Scottish heritage due to its origins in the Scottish surname 'Leslie'.