Lester vs Rylee

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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Rylee

Girl #125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghallach"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#125
Total SSA Count
2,229
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ry

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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Rylee Rank #125

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 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

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Rylee more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Rylee mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are Lester and Rylee boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Rylee is primarily a girl name.

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