Smith vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Smith Rank #1,580

Chester Rank #1,657

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Smith or Chester more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Smith and Chester mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Smith and Chester boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.