Alder vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Lester Rank #1,578

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Alder or Lester more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Alder and Lester mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Lester boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.