Leander vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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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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Leander Rank #1,751

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Leander or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Leander and Lester mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Leander and Lester boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.