Hampton vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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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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Hampton Rank #1,522

Lester Rank #1,578

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Hampton or Lester more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Lester mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Hampton and Lester boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.