Lester vs Coy

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 #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

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Lester Rank #1,578

Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Coy mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Lester and Coy boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.