Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name.

3 days ago · The name Lester is a boy's name of English origin. Lester is one of the British surname names that were popular in the US in the early decades of the twentieth century: it was in the Top …

Jul 3, 2025 · Lester is traditionally pronounced as les-ter in English. It can have a variety of affectionate nicknames, such as Les, Esty, Lee, and Ter, each offering a unique twist to the original name. Lester …

Dec 1, 2024 · From an English surname that was derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place. The city's name is derived from the river name …

About Lester The name Lester is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English name "Leofric" which means "beloved ruler" or "dear leader." Additionally, it can also be …

2 days ago · CHICAGO -- When Jon Lester made his way to the front row on stage at Cubs Convention during Friday night’s opening ceremonies, he found himself standing in front of Travis Wood (wearing …

Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Lester, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.

Jan 4, 2026 · What does Lester mean? See the popularity of the baby name Lester over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

Jon Lester, a name that echoes powerfully in the baseball world, will be honored tonight as he is inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame.

3 days ago · Jon Lester becomes the first member of the 2016 World Series team formally inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame, alongside catcher Jody Davis.