Artemis vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Greek European American Global

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Artemis Rank #1,648

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1648 for Artemis.

Is Artemis or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Artemis at #1648 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Lester mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Artemis and Lester boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.