Lester vs Ranger

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 #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Ranger Rank #1,532

Ranger is more popular, ranked #1532 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Ranger more popular?

Ranger is more popular, ranked #1532 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Ranger mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin).

Are Lester and Ranger boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Ranger is primarily a boy name.