Lester

Pronunciation: [ l-EHST-er ]

Girl Name #38,841 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lester is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHST-er.

Parents who love the name Lester often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,841
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Les Ley Lesie Lestie

Also a Boy Name

Lester is also used as a boy name, ranked #1578.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lester

Is Lester a boy or girl name?

Lester is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38841. As a boy name, it is ranked #1578. Lester is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lester?

Lester is pronounced l-EHST-er.

How popular is the name Lester?

Lester is currently ranked #38841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lester?

Common nicknames for Lester include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Lestie.

Is Lester a common or rare name?

Lester is an uncommon name, ranked #38841 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lester

Lester is a girl name .

Is Lester a boy or girl name? Lester is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,841 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,578. Lester is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lester is currently ranked #38,841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lester include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Lestie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.