Lester vs Shea

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 #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Shea mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lester and Shea boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.