Leslie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Leslie Rank #604

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #604 for Leslie.

Is Leslie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Richard mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leslie and Richard boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.