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Lesther

♂ Boy

Pronounced LES-tur /ˈlɛs.tər/Medium

Meaning: A Latin-American respelling of Lester, an English surname from the city of Leicester ('Ligore people's fort'). The added -h reflects Spanish-language spelling; the meaning follows Lester.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latin-American spelling of Lester: Lesther traces to the city of Leicester (said 'LES-tur'). Familiar and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA Latin-American respelling of Lester, an English surname from the city of Leicester ('Ligore people's fort'). The added -h reflects Spanish-language spelling; the meaning follows Lester.
U.S. rank (2023)#7125 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320022023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lesther respells Lester, a surname from Leicester ('Ligore people's fort'), in the Latin-American style. It reads warm and familiar — rare in the U.S. (said 'LES-tur').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latino families. Rare, warm, and familiar.

Did you know? Lesther is a Spanish-influenced respelling of Lester, itself from the English city Leicester; the -h is a spelling touch common in Latin America, and the meaning follows Lester — a warm, familiar name (said 'LES-tur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lesther — Latin-American respelling of Lester; from Leicester

Variations

LesterLesderLeszter

Nicknames

LesTher

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If you like Lesther…

Lester— the base name it respells
Chester— a like -ester surname name
Dexter— a like crisp -ter name
Fielder— echoes that soft -er sound
Kutler— shares Lesther's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lesther mean?

Lesther is a Latin-American respelling of Lester, an English surname meaning 'from Leicester'.

How do you pronounce Lesther?

It's said LES-tur /ˈlɛs.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lesther a boy or girl name?

Lesther is a boy's name.

How popular is Lesther?

Lesther is a rare name in the U.S.

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