Lester vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Marlo Rank #1,696

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Lester or Marlo more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Lester and Marlo mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Marlo boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.