Lester vs Jonathon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,578
Total SSA Count: 109
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Scout Barry Jessiah Stiles

Full profile for Lester →

Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,547
Total SSA Count: 113
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ross Coy Makaio Arrow

Full profile for Jonathon →

Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 vs #1578 for Lester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Jonathon more popular?

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Jonathon mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Lester and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Jonathon vs Lester Lester vs Scout Lester vs Barry Lester vs Jessiah Lester vs Stiles

← Full profile: Lester ← Full profile: Jonathon Browse all baby names