Lester vs Leander

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 #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Lester Rank #1,578

Leander Rank #1,751

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Lester or Leander more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Lester and Leander mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Lester and Leander boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.