Lester vs Forbes

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 #28,543 Most Popular

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Lester Rank #1,578

Forbes Rank #28,543

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #28543 for Forbes.

Is Lester or Forbes more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Forbes at #28543 in the United States.

What do Lester and Forbes mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Forbes boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Forbes is primarily a boy name.