Lester vs Fredrick

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 #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Lester Rank #1,578

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Lester or Fredrick more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Lester and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Lester and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.