Chester
Boy name · Latin · pronounced CHESS-tur
Verified name
What does Chester mean?
Fortress or camp
Origin and language
Latin, Old English
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 831 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 128 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Chet, Ches
Variant: Chesley
Related: Rochester, Castor
Using Chester across cultures
Roman camp town name in England.
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