Baron vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baron

Boy #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Baron Rank #1,510

Lester Rank #1,578

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Baron or Lester more popular?

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Baron and Lester mean?

Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Baron and Lester boy or girl names?

Baron is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.