Lester vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Lester Rank #1,578

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Derick mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Derick boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.