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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Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leslie Rank #604

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

Is Richard or Leslie more popular?

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

What do Richard and Leslie mean?

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

Are Richard and Leslie boy or girl names?

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