Chester vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

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Chester Rank #1,657

Garrison Rank #1,799

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Chester or Garrison more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Chester and Garrison mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Chester and Garrison boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.