Lester vs Josh

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 #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lester Rank #1,578

Josh Rank #1,742

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Lester or Josh more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Lester and Josh mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lester and Josh boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.