Less Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from a Scottish surname, Less means 'from the gray fortress.'
Meaning of the Name Less
Less is a name of English origin. It is a variant of the name Leslie, which is derived from a Scottish surname. The name Leslie means 'from the gray fortress' in Scottish Gaelic. It is commonly used as a given name for males, but can also be used for females. The name Less has a simple and straightforward meaning, representing strength and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Less
The popularity for the name Less peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 14 births, which ranked number 4,688 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Less had the most male births in 1923 with 14, which ranked number 2,224 out of 4,904 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Less
Popularity of Less by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Less. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Less in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Less is a great pick!
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