Lester vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Kip mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Lester and Kip boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.