Les

Les is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Les at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Les

Les belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Les first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #587 in 1961, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 3,437 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Les in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#587 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Les in 2024
5
Total since 1880
3,437

Les in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2863 in 1996
Babies named Les in 1996
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Les mean?

The meaning of Les is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Les a boy or girl name?

Les is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Les?

Les comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Les?

Les first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #587 in 1961, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].