Lester vs Sammy

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 #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

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Lester Rank #1,578

Sammy Rank #1,559

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Sammy more popular?

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Sammy mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lester and Sammy boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.