Lester vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Lester Rank #1,578

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Guy mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Guy boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.