Chester vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Chester Rank #1,657

Edson Rank #1,835

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Chester or Edson more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Chester and Edson mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Chester and Edson boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.