Guy vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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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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Guy Rank #1,562

Lester Rank #1,578

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Guy or Lester more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Guy and Lester mean?

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

Are Guy and Lester boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.