Smith vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Smith Rank #1,580

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Lester mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Smith and Lester boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.