Leicester Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leicester Name at a Glance

Name	Leicester
Meaning	From the Legion's camp.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leicester Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leicester means “From the Legion's camp”. 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.

Leicester Name Origin

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

Is Leicester a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leicester

When considering Leicester for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.