Chester vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Chester Rank #1,657

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Chester or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Chester and Gideon mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chester and Gideon boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.