Chester
CHES-ter
Popularity
#1650
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
122,197
Peak Year
#3,726 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English place name, derived from the Roman word 'castra' meaning 'camp' or 'fortress'.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Chester A. Arthur
21st President of the United States.
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