Lester vs Rylen

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 #1,464 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye land; land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

American Australian English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Rylen Rank #1,464

Rylen is more popular, ranked #1464 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Rylen more popular?

Rylen is more popular, ranked #1464 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Rylen mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Rylen means "rye land; land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Rylen boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Rylen is primarily a boy name.