Lester vs Artemis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Greek European American Global

12 High Risk

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Lester Rank #1,578

Artemis Rank #1,648

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1648 for Artemis.

Is Lester or Artemis more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Artemis at #1648 in the United States.

What do Lester and Artemis mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin).

Are Lester and Artemis boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Artemis is primarily a boy name.