Chester vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Chester Rank #1,657

Deegan Rank #1,678

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Chester or Deegan more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Chester and Deegan mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chester and Deegan boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.