Lester vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Lester Rank #1,578

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Lester or Sylvester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Lester and Sylvester mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Lester and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.