Lester vs Pharaoh

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 #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Is Lester or Pharaoh more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Lester and Pharaoh mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Lester and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.