Eason vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eason

Boy #1,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Adam"

Origin: Irish/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ease

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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

Eason Rank #1,558
Lester Rank #1,578

Eason is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eason ___

  • Eason James
  • Eason Cole
  • Eason Reid
  • Eason Grey
  • Eason Thomas
  • Eason Miles

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 Eason

Declan Callum Cormac Fionnuala Rowan

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eason or Lester more popular?

Eason is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Eason and Lester mean?

Eason means "son of Adam" (Irish/Scottish origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Eason and Lester boy or girl names?

Eason is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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