Cam vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Cam Rank #1,426

Lester Rank #1,578

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Cam or Lester more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Cam and Lester mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Cam and Lester boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.