Lester vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Irving Rank #1,618

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Lester or Irving more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Lester and Irving mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Lester and Irving boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.