Lester vs Wilsie

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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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Wilsie Rank #17,166

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #17166 for Wilsie.

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

Wilsie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Wilsie more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Wilsie at #17166 in the United States.

What do Lester and Wilsie mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Lester and Wilsie boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Wilsie is primarily a boy name.

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