Alton vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,572
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Popularity Comparison

Alton Rank #1,572
Lester Rank #1,578

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alton ___

  • Alton James
  • Alton Ray
  • Alton Lee
  • Alton Wayne
  • Alton Gene
  • Alton Dale

Lester ___

  • Lester Wayne
  • Lester Dale
  • Lester James
  • Lester Ray
  • Lester Glenn
  • Lester Harold

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alton

Clarence Elton Vernon Edna Norma

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton or Lester more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Alton and Lester mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Alton and Lester boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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