Lester vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lester Rank #1,578

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Gideon mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lester and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.