Lester vs Deegan

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 #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Lester Rank #1,578

Deegan Rank #1,678

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Lester or Deegan more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Lester and Deegan mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lester and Deegan boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.