Fredrick vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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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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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Lester mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Lester boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.