Lester vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Lester Rank #1,578

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Terrence mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Lester and Terrence boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.