Gender: Male
Pronunciation: L EH S T ER Y AH NG
Lester Willis Young, nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 22, 2024
On the name Lester Young, Lester means Fortified Place, From Leicester. Young means Brave.
The name Lester Young is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lester is commonly found in United States of America, Guatemala, South Africa, and 76 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EH S T ER Y AH NG
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Lester is recorded 10,272 times globally, ranking it as the 5,596th most common name worldwide.
Lester is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,479 occurrences, making it the 1,202th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Lester is found among 1 in every 161 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,202 | 1 : 520 |
| Guatemala | #192 | 1 : 161 |
| South Africa | #2,703 | 1 : 3,580 |
| Malaysia | #2,722 | 1 : 4,290 |
| Singapore | #846 | 1 : 1,275 |
| United Kingdom | #2,286 | 1 : 1,478 |
| Costa Rica | #694 | 1 : 413 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,527 | 1 : 8,791 |
| Philippines | #414 | 1 : 801 |
| Peru | #2,721 | 1 : 4,132 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lester from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Lester Willis Young, nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.
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