Rick vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 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

Rick Rank #2,948

Leslie Rank #3,003

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

Is Rick or Leslie more popular?

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

What do Rick and Leslie mean?

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

Are Rick and Leslie boy or girl names?

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