Kent vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Kent Rank #1,636
Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1636 for Kent.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

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 Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Lester mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Kent and Lester boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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