Lester vs Myron

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

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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Myron Rank #1,695

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1695 for Myron.

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

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Myron more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Lester and Myron mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Lester and Myron boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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