Lester vs Pharaoh

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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Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

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

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lester

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If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Pharaoh more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Lester and Pharaoh mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Lester and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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