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Fester

FEH-stur /ˈfɛstər/

At a glance

In short
Fester is a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy with English origins, carrying a certain charm and intrigue.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1935 (#3,645)
Babies in 1935
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1935 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Fester

The name Fester is a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy. With English origins, Fester is pronounced as FEH-stur (/ˈfɛstər/). Although it may not be widely used, this name carries a certain charm and intrigue. It is worth noting that the name Festus is a variation of Fester. While the popularity of Fester has fluctuated over the years, it did have a brief surge in 1935 when it was given to 5 newborn boys in the United States, ranking at number 3645. Despite its unconventional nature, Fester can be seen as a daring choice for parents who are seeking an uncommon and memorable name for their little bundle of joy.

How to pronounce Fester

English

Popularity of Fester in the U.S.

Fester appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1935, ranked #3,645 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Fester in the U.S. in 1935, ranked #3,645 among boy names.
  • Boys named Fester (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1935. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1935 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193553,645new

Notable people named Fester

  • Ali Abdulsalam Yilmaz, known as Fester Abdu, is a Turkish YouTuber and owner of the popular Deli Mi Ne channel.