Lester vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Lester Rank #1,578

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Richard mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Richard boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.