Lester vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Rush mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Rush boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.