Lester vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lester Rank #1,578

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Hector mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lester and Hector boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.