Kennedi vs Leslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

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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

Kennedi Rank #685
Leslie Rank #604

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

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 Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedi or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Kennedi and Leslie mean?

Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kennedi and Leslie boy or girl names?

Kennedi is primarily a girl name. Leslie is primarily a girl name.

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