Chet
chet
Popularity
#2095
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
6,116
Peak Year
#164 in 1963
First Recorded
1909
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Chester, meaning 'fortress' or 'camp of soldiers' in Old English.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Chet Baker
American jazz trumpeter and vocalist.
Chet Atkins
American guitarist, producer, and country music icon.
Personality Traits
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