Kip vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,457
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kip Rank #1,457
Lester Rank #1,578

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kip ___

  • Kip James
  • Kip Alexander
  • Kip Thomas
  • Kip Henry
  • Kip Elliot
  • Kip George

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 Kip

Chip Wade Skip Blythe Cricket

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kip or Lester more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Kip and Lester mean?

Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Kip and Lester boy or girl names?

Kip is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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