Arrow vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

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 Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Lester mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Arrow and Lester boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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