Lester vs Myron

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 #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Greek American Eastern European

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Lester Rank #1,578

Myron Rank #1,695

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1695 for Myron.

Is Lester or Myron more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Lester and Myron mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Lester and Myron boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.