Lester
from Leicester / fort on the river Legra (Old English)
Lester is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 255, with 29,143 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
from Leicester / fort on the river Legra (Old English)
Lester is an English given name transferred from the toponymic surname Leicester. It became widely adopted in the Philippines alongside other Anglo-American given names in the 20th century. Today, it is a well-established and familiar masculine name across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in the country.
Lester originated as an English surname derived from the place name Leicester, which comes from Old English elements referring to a Roman fort (ceaster) on the river Legra (the River Soar). It transitioned into a popular English given name and was introduced to the Philippines during the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone first name or used in combination with a second given name (e.g., Lester John). Common informal nicknames include Les and Ter.
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Lester with common surname pairs
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Is Lester a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lester is number 255, with 29,143 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.