Lester vs Terrell

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 #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

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Lester Rank #1,578

Terrell Rank #1,495

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Terrell more popular?

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Terrell mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin).

Are Lester and Terrell boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Terrell is primarily a boy name.