Steve vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

American English

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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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Steve Rank #1,693

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1693 for Steve.

Is Steve or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Steve and Lester mean?

Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Steve and Lester boy or girl names?

Steve is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.