Lester vs Steve

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 #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Steve Rank #1,693

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1693 for Steve.

Is Lester or Steve more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Lester and Steve mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Lester and Steve boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Steve is primarily a boy name.