Forbes vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forbes

Boy #28,543 Most Popular

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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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Forbes Rank #28,543

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #28543 for Forbes.

Is Forbes or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Forbes at #28543 in the United States.

What do Forbes and Lester mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Forbes and Lester boy or girl names?

Forbes is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.