Chester
ch(es)-ter
US Popularity:3716
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Fortress, camp, camp of soldiers
Chester is a boy's name of English and Latin origin. This classic-sounding name can be spotted as a nickname of Rochester or a given name in its own right, which translates to "fortress," "camp," or "camp of soldiers," contributing to its old-world style. However, don't think of it as old-fashioned. Chester can serve as a characterful alternative to names like Archie and can be snipped into an ultra-cool nickname like Chet.
Famous People Named Chester
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Chester A. ArthurUnited States President
- Chester GreenwoodInventor
Chester Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Chester is currently #1383 on The Bump
Boy:Chester is currently #388 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Chester is currently #3716 in U.S. births
Boy:Chester is currently #1152 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3716
in 2022
+ 840
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 365
Behind the Name, Chester, January 2022
Ancestry, Chester Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Chester, November 2017
Surname DB, Last name: Rocester
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