Terrence vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Lester Rank #1,578

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Terrence or Lester more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Lester mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Terrence and Lester boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.