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Chester

male

Meaning

"Fort or Camp"

Chester derives from Latin via Old English for a Roman fort, used both in place names and as a given name.

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Popularity History of Chester

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1650Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1650

Chester was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+79

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Chester Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Chester.

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Antonio

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chester

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Chester, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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