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Les
BoyMeaning of Les: Scottish: 'garden of holly'
Les is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7035th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7035
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
3,480
First recorded 1900 · peak 1961
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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