Lester vs Cecil

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 #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Lester Rank #1,578

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Cecil mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Lester and Cecil boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.