Meaning: Fortress; Roman camp
The story
Chester comes from an English surname based on the city name. Its older root is Latin castrum, camp or fortress, reflecting the settlement’s Roman history.
Nicknames
- Chet
- Chess
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Chester comes from English.
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