Lester vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Lester Rank #1,578

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Lester or Ignatius more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Lester and Ignatius mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Lester and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.