Leslie vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Leslie Rank #3,003

Rick Rank #2,948

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Rick more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Rick mean?

Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leslie and Rick boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.