Lester vs Darrell

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 #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Lester Rank #1,578

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Darrell mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Lester and Darrell boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.