Lester vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Lester Rank #1,578

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Lamar mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Lester and Lamar boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.