Lester vs Cam

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 #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Cam Rank #1,426

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Cam more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Cam mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lester and Cam boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.