Lester vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Ralf Rank #32,528

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Lester or Ralf more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Lester and Ralf mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Lester and Ralf boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.