Darlin vs Lesli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlin

Girl #5,767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dearly beloved one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,767
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Darli

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Lesli

Girl #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,766
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Darlin Rank #5,767
Lesli Rank #5,766

Lesli is more popular, ranked #5766 vs #5767 for Darlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darlin ___

  • Darlin Mae
  • Darlin Rose
  • Darlin June
  • Darlin Pearl
  • Darlin Faye
  • Darlin Dawn

Lesli ___

  • Lesli Anne
  • Lesli Marie
  • Lesli Jane
  • Lesli Kay
  • Lesli Dawn
  • Lesli Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlin

Dolly Trudie Bertie Clementine Goldie

If you choose Lesli

Debra Karen Donna Gary Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlin or Lesli more popular?

Lesli is more popular, ranked #5766 compared to Darlin at #5767 in the United States.

What do Darlin and Lesli mean?

Darlin means "dearly beloved one" (Old English origin). Lesli means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darlin and Lesli boy or girl names?

Darlin is primarily a girl name. Lesli is primarily a girl name.

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