Lester vs Percival

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 #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Lester Rank #1,578

Percival Rank #1,765

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Lester or Percival more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Lester and Percival mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Lester and Percival boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.