Lester vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Lester Rank #1,578

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Gilbert mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Lester and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.