Pharaoh vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American 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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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Is Pharaoh or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Lester mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Pharaoh and Lester boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.