Anson vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Lester Rank #1,578

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Anson or Lester more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Anson and Lester mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Lester boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.