Lucius vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Lester Rank #1,578

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Lucius or Lester more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Lester mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Lucius and Lester boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.