Lester vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Hampton mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Hampton boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.