Lester vs Jhett

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 #1,655 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"jet black, black gemstone"

Origin: English/Old French

American Australian British

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Lester Rank #1,578

Jhett Rank #1,655

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1655 for Jhett.

Is Lester or Jhett more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Jhett at #1655 in the United States.

What do Lester and Jhett mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Jhett means "jet black, black gemstone" (English/Old French origin).

Are Lester and Jhett boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Jhett is primarily a boy name.