Akeelah vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Lester mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Akeelah and Lester boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Lester is primarily a boy name.