Judd 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

Judd Rank #1,411
Lester Rank #1,578

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judd ___

  • Judd Allen
  • Judd Wayne
  • Judd Lee
  • Judd Ray
  • Judd Dean
  • Judd Scott

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 Judd

Beau Hank Wade Colt Wyatt

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Lester more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Judd and Lester mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Judd and Lester boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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