Darrell vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Lester Rank #1,578

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Darrell or Lester more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Lester mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Darrell and Lester boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.