Dempsey vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,845
Total SSA Count: 45
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Javian Tayson Hyrum Collier

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Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,003
Total SSA Count: 41
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Levin Tyron Jamel Courtland

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Leslie Rank #3,003

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Leslie more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Leslie mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Leslie boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.

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