Pharaoh vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Chester Rank #1,657

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Is Pharaoh or Chester more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Chester mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Pharaoh and Chester boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.