Lester vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Lester Rank #1,578

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Anson mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Lester and Anson boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.