Bentlee vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentlee

Boy #1,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bent grass clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,595
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bent, Lee, Ben

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bentlee Rank #1,595
Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1595 for Bentlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentlee ___

  • Bentlee James
  • Bentlee Cole
  • Bentlee Reid
  • Bentlee Chase
  • Bentlee Lane
  • Bentlee Grant

Lester ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Brody Sadie Declan Avery Paxton

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentlee or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Bentlee at #1595 in the United States.

What do Bentlee and Lester mean?

Bentlee means "bent grass clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Bentlee and Lester boy or girl names?

Bentlee is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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