Lester vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Malcom Rank #1,750

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Lester or Malcom more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Lester and Malcom mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lester and Malcom boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.