What does the name Lester mean?

The name Lester means "From Leicester, England".

What is the origin of the name Lester?

Lester is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 109 babies were named Lester in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Lester is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 109 →

All-Time Total: 122,076

Peak Year: 1918

Lester is of Old English origin, derived from the name Leofric. It means "from Leicester" or "dweller at the Roman town."

Boy names closely related to Lester

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Girl names closely related to Lester

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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