Lester vs Nickolas

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

Lester Rank #1,578
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 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

Nickolas ___

  • Nickolas James
  • Nickolas Paul
  • Nickolas Alexander
  • Nickolas Thomas
  • Nickolas John
  • Nickolas David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Nickolas more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Nickolas mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Lester and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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