Mayer vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Chester Rank #1,657

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

Is Mayer or Chester more popular?

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

What do Mayer and Chester mean?

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

Are Mayer and Chester boy or girl names?

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