Lester vs Shilo

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 #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

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Lester Rank #1,578

Shilo Rank #1,670

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Is Lester or Shilo more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Lester and Shilo mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lester and Shilo boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.