Lester vs Vernon

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
Vernon Rank #1,557

Vernon is more popular, ranked #1557 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

Vernon ___

  • Vernon Lee
  • Vernon James
  • Vernon Wayne
  • Vernon Dale
  • Vernon Ray
  • Vernon Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Vernon

Floyd Norbert Leroy Gertrude Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Vernon more popular?

Vernon is more popular, ranked #1557 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Vernon mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Lester and Vernon boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.

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