Gender: Male
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: Camp or fortress, Camp of Soldiers, Fort
Pronunciation: CHESS-tur, /ˈtʃɛstər/, CH EH S T ER
Popularity Rank: #9,322
Chester is of English origin and means 'camp or fortress'. It was originally a surname used for someone who lived near or worked at a Roman camp or fort. It is now commonly used as a given name.
The name Chester is of English, Latin origin and means Camp or fortress, Camp of Soldiers, Fort, From the Rock Fortress, Stone Camp, From the Fortified Camp, Castle Dweller. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chester is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Malaysia, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: CHESS-tur
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtʃɛstər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH EH S T ER
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
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)
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At NamesLook, the name Chester is recorded 5,539 times globally, ranking it as the 9,322th most common name worldwide.
Chester is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,451 occurrences, making it the 2,209th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Chester is found among 1 in every 1247 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,209 | 1 : 1,247 |
| South Africa | #2,078 | 1 : 2,516 |
| Malaysia | #3,849 | 1 : 6,279 |
| Mexico | #3,165 | 1 : 3,043 |
| Hong Kong | #1,053 | 1 : 1,537 |
| Singapore | #1,398 | 1 : 2,207 |
| United Kingdom | #3,257 | 1 : 2,333 |
| Saudi Arabia | #13,720 | 1 : 17,853 |
| Philippines | #928 | 1 : 1,759 |
| Canada | #3,171 | 1 : 2,645 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chester from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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