Lester Barrett
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Lester Barrett is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lester is a masculine given name of English origin. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester" The surname Barrett: Barrett is a surname of Norman origin, now found commonly in England and Ireland due to the Norman Invasion; its meaning translates loosely to "warlike" or "troublesome". People with the surname A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979), Nigerian author Alex Barrett (born 1994), American football player Alexander Barrett (1866–1954), English cricketer Alice Barrett (born 1956), American actress Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Andre Barrett (born 1982), American basketball player Andrea Barrett (born 1954), American novelist Anthony A. Lester is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 137K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lester reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Lester
Meaning: from Leicester
English
Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"
Surname: Barrett
English
Barrett is a surname of Norman origin, now found commonly in England and Ireland due to the Norman Invasion; its meaning translates loosely to "warlike" or "troublesome". People with the surname A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979), Nigerian author Alex Barrett (born 1994), American football player Alexander Barrett (1866–1954), English cricketer Alice Barrett (born 1956), American actress Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Andre Barrett (born 1982), American basketball player Andrea Barrett (born 1954), American novelist Anthony A.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Lester is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Lester by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Lester Barrett
- Lester B. Pearson (senior civil servant, 1897)
- Les Paul (banjoist, 1915)
- Johnny Nash (songwriter, 1940)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lester Barrett:
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Lester?
- The first name Lester originates from English. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"
- When was Lester most popular?
- The name Lester reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Barrett?
- The surname Barrett originates from English. Barrett is a surname of Norman origin, now found commonly in England and Ireland due to the Norman Invasion; its meaning translates loosely to "warlike" or "troublesome". People with the surname A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979), Nigerian author Alex Barrett (born 1994), American football player Alexander Barrett (1866–1954), English cricketer Alice Barrett (born 1956), American actress Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Andre Barrett (born 1982), American basketball player Andrea Barrett (born 1954), American novelist Anthony A.
- How common is the surname Barrett?
- The surname Barrett is shared by approximately 100K people worldwide.