Ridley vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridley

Boy #2,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ridley Rank #2,253

Leslie Rank #604

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

Is Ridley or Leslie more popular?

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

What do Ridley and Leslie mean?

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

Are Ridley and Leslie boy or girl names?

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