Lester vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Lester Rank #1,578

Shay Rank #1,707

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Lester or Shay more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Lester and Shay mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Lester and Shay boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.