Leslie vs Ridley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #2,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Leslie Rank #604

Ridley Rank #2,253

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2253 for Ridley.

Is Leslie or Ridley more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Ridley at #2253 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Ridley mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ridley means "reed clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Leslie and Ridley boy or girl names?

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