Arnold vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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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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Arnold Rank #1,694

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Lester mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Arnold and Lester boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.