Irving vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-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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Irving Rank #1,618

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Lester mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Lester boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.