Lester vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Lester Rank #1,578

Kent Rank #1,636

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Lester or Kent more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Lester and Kent mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Lester and Kent boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.