Gerard vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

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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Gerard Rank #1,529

Lester Rank #1,578

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Gerard or Lester more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Lester mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Gerard and Lester boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.