Obadiah vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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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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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Lester Rank #1,578

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Obadiah or Lester more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Lester mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Obadiah and Lester boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.