Gender: Male
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: Beloved; of the legion, Fortified Place, From Leicester
Pronunciation: LEH-stuhr, /ˈlɛstər/, L EH S T ER
Popularity Rank: #5,596
Derived from Old English 'Leofster', meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved'. It has also been linked to the Latin name 'Leosterius', meaning 'of the legion'.
The name Lester is of English, Latin origin and means Beloved; of the legion, Fortified Place, From Leicester. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lester is commonly found in United States of America, Guatemala, South Africa, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LEH-stuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlɛstər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EH S T ER
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Lester is recorded 10,272 times globally, ranking it as the 5,596th most common name worldwide.
Lester is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,479 occurrences, making it the 1,202th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Lester is found among 1 in every 161 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,202 | 1 : 520 |
| Guatemala | #192 | 1 : 161 |
| South Africa | #2,703 | 1 : 3,580 |
| Malaysia | #2,722 | 1 : 4,290 |
| Singapore | #846 | 1 : 1,275 |
| United Kingdom | #2,286 | 1 : 1,478 |
| Costa Rica | #694 | 1 : 413 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,527 | 1 : 8,791 |
| Philippines | #414 | 1 : 801 |
| Peru | #2,721 | 1 : 4,132 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lester from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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