Lester vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lester Rank #1,578

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lester or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Townes mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Townes boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.