Chester vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Chester Rank #1,657

Malcom Rank #1,750

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Chester or Malcom more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Chester and Malcom mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chester and Malcom boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.