Lester vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Lester Rank #1,578

Fred Rank #1,686

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Lester or Fred more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Lester and Fred mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Lester and Fred boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.