Lester Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lester Name at a Glance

Name	Lester
Meaning	Fortified place. Derived from the place name, Leicester Famous Bearer: Canadian statesman Lester B. Pearson (1897-1972).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lester Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lester means “Fortified place. Derived from the place name, Leicester Famous Bearer: Canadian statesman Lester B. Pearson (1897-1972”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lester Name Origin

Our database records Lester under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lester a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lester is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lester

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