Leslie vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Leslie or Dewayne more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Dewayne mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leslie and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.