What origin is the name Less?

Less comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Less?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Less — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Both spellings are used. Less means "A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little."; Les is listed with the meaning "From town of leicester; diminutive of leslie: scottish surname and place name. from leslie". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Less

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Less

Less

Boy

English

1 syllable

Less is an English boy's name meaning "A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little".

Less is a boy's name of English origin meaning "A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Less mean?

A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little.

How popular is Less?

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What does Less mean?

Less is a boy name of English origin meaning "A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little.".

How popular is Less?

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Sister names that go with Less

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Less.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Less

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Les — "From town of leicester; diminutive of leslie: scottish surname and place name. from leslie" (English)

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Less at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 1
Starts with: L
Ends with: -ss
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Less?

Less means "A shortened form of the English name Lester or a name derived from the word for little." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)