Amelia vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,578
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lester Rank #1,578

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lester more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lester mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Lester boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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