Lester vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Lester Rank #1,578

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Malek mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Lester and Malek boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.