Leslie wins 5 of 5 dimensions
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Les scores higher on Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 44. Leslie scores higher on Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 72.
Leslie has a higher average perception score. Les averages 44 and Leslie averages 72 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
Les scores higher in Masculinity and Femininity, while Leslie scores higher in Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness.
Leslie scores 74 in Success compared to Les's 41, making Leslie sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.