Fred vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

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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Fred Rank #1,686

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Lester mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Lester boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.