Lester vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Lester Rank #1,578

Chong Rank #31,507

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Lester or Chong more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Lester and Chong mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Lester and Chong boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.