Lester vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Lester Rank #1,578

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Alder mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Lester and Alder boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.