Lester vs Luther

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

✓ All Clear
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Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Luther Rank #1,499

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lester ___

  • Lester Wayne
  • Lester Dale
  • Lester James
  • Lester Ray
  • Lester Glenn
  • Lester Harold

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Luther more popular?

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Luther mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Lester and Luther boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.

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