Cecil vs Lesta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lesta

Girl #71,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Leicester; possibly heavenly"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,365
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Lesta Rank #71,365

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #71365 for Lesta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

Lesta ___

  • Lesta Mae
  • Lesta Jo
  • Lesta Rose
  • Lesta Claire
  • Lesta Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Lesta

Dessa Nora Caleb Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Lesta more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Lesta at #71365 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Lesta mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Lesta means "from Leicester; possibly heavenly" (English origin).

Are Cecil and Lesta boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Lesta is primarily a girl name.

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