Lester vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Lester Rank #1,578

Skylar Rank #1,553

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Skylar mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Lester and Skylar boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.