Lester vs Ber

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 #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Lester Rank #1,578

Ber Rank #35,726

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Lester or Ber more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Lester and Ber mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Ber boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.