Richard vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 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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Richard Rank #232

Lester Rank #1,578

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Richard or Lester more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lester mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Lester boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.