Leslie Alarcon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leslie Alarcon — Celtic
239K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leslie Alarcon is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Leslie is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. Leslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley. The name derives from a placename in Aberdeenshire, perhaps an anglicisation of an originally Gaelic leas celyn "holly-garden". In the United Kingdom, the name is spelled Leslie when given to boys, while for girls it is usually rendered as Lesley. Leslie is also used as an anglicization of the male name Ladislaus, or its variant László. In this context, the name is derived from Slavic elements, with 'vladeti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. The surname Alarcon: Alarcón is a historic municipality in Castile–La Mancha, Spain. Agustín Alarcón (born 1962), Spanish rower, brother of Bartolomé Alarcón Alberto Alarcón (born 1986), Argentine footballer Arthur Alarcón (1925–2015), American judge Bartolomé Alarcón (born 1963), Spanish rower, brother of Agustín Alarcón Belkisyole Alarcón de Noya (born 1952), Venezuelan physician and parasitologist Daniel Alarcón (born 1977), Peruvian-American author Enrique Alarcón (1917–1995), Spanish art director Francisco X. Leslie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 239K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leslie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leslie

Celtic

Leslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley. The name derives from a placename in Aberdeenshire, perhaps an anglicisation of an originally Gaelic leas celyn "holly-garden". In the United Kingdom, the name is spelled Leslie when given to boys, while for girls it is usually rendered as Lesley. Leslie is also used as an anglicization of the male name Ladislaus, or its variant László. In this context, the name is derived from Slavic elements, with 'vladeti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'.

Surname: Alarcon

Spanish

Alarcón is a historic municipality in Castile–La Mancha, Spain. Agustín Alarcón (born 1962), Spanish rower, brother of Bartolomé Alarcón Alberto Alarcón (born 1986), Argentine footballer Arthur Alarcón (1925–2015), American judge Bartolomé Alarcón (born 1963), Spanish rower, brother of Agustín Alarcón Belkisyole Alarcón de Noya (born 1952), Venezuelan physician and parasitologist Daniel Alarcón (born 1977), Peruvian-American author Enrique Alarcón (1917–1995), Spanish art director Francisco X.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leslie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leslie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Leslie Alarcon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leslie Alarcon:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leslie?
The first name Leslie originates from Celtic. Leslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley. The name derives from a placename in Aberdeenshire, perhaps an anglicisation of an originally Gaelic leas celyn "holly-garden". In the United Kingdom, the name is spelled Leslie when given to boys, while for girls it is usually rendered as Lesley. Leslie is also used as an anglicization of the male name Ladislaus, or its variant László. In this context, the name is derived from Slavic elements, with 'vladeti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'.
When was Leslie most popular?
The name Leslie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Alarcon?
The surname Alarcon originates from Spanish. Alarcón is a historic municipality in Castile–La Mancha, Spain. Agustín Alarcón (born 1962), Spanish rower, brother of Bartolomé Alarcón Alberto Alarcón (born 1986), Argentine footballer Arthur Alarcón (1925–2015), American judge Bartolomé Alarcón (born 1963), Spanish rower, brother of Agustín Alarcón Belkisyole Alarcón de Noya (born 1952), Venezuelan physician and parasitologist Daniel Alarcón (born 1977), Peruvian-American author Enrique Alarcón (1917–1995), Spanish art director Francisco X.
What are the origins of the name Leslie Alarcon?
The name Leslie Alarcon combines two different traditions: the first name Leslie has Celtic roots, while the surname Alarcon originates from Spanish.
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