Nick vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nick Rank #1,422

Lester Rank #1,578

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Nick or Lester more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Nick and Lester mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Lester boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.