Kent vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Kent Rank #1,636

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Lester mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Lester boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.