Chester vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Chester Rank #1,657

Mayer Rank #1,834

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Chester or Mayer more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Chester and Mayer mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Chester and Mayer boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.