Lester vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Gentry Rank #1,601

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Lester or Gentry more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Lester and Gentry mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Lester and Gentry boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.