Richard vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leslie Rank #3,003

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3003 for Leslie.

Is Richard or Leslie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leslie at #3003 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leslie mean?

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

Are Richard and Leslie boy or girl names?

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