Lenox 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

Lenox Rank #1,555
Lester Rank #1,578

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

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 Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Lester more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Lester mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Lenox and Lester boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.

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