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Chester

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Camp, fort, stone fortress
Pronunciation
CHES-ter
Origin
Latin

From Old English and Latin 'castra' meaning a Roman camp or fort.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ChetEnglish

    Short form.

Cultural associations

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  • Chester A. Arthur

    1829–1886

    21st President of the United States who signed the Pendleton Civil Service Act.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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