Lester vs Eamon

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 #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Irish English Scottish

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Lester Rank #1,578

Eamon Rank #1,504

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Eamon more popular?

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Eamon mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin).

Are Lester and Eamon boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Eamon is primarily a boy name.