Della vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

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Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Leslie Rank #604

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #604 for Leslie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Leslie more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Della and Leslie mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Della and Leslie boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Leslie is primarily a girl name.

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