Fortified place; Roman town on the River Soar
Derived from the English city of Leicester, the name combines the river name Ligore with the Latin word castra, meaning camp or fortress. It transitioned from a surname to a given name in the 19th century and was highly popular in the early 20th century.
About 103 boys were named Lester in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential jazz tenor saxophonist known as 'Pres'
American journalist and news anchor for NBC Nightly News
14th Prime Minister of Canada and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Protagonist of the film American Beauty · American Beauty
Main character in the first season of the TV series Fargo · Fargo
Legendary English professional jockey
The same feel as Lester — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
