Lester vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Lester Rank #1,578

Arnold Rank #1,694

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Lester or Arnold more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Lester and Arnold mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Arnold boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.