Garrison vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Garrison Rank #1,799

Chester Rank #1,657

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

Is Garrison or Chester more popular?

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

What do Garrison and Chester mean?

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

Are Garrison and Chester boy or girl names?

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