Lester vs Baron

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 #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

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Lester Rank #1,578

Baron Rank #1,510

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Baron more popular?

Baron is more popular, ranked #1510 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Baron mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Lester and Baron boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Baron is primarily a boy name.