Amelia vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,657
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chet, Chess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Chester Rank #1,657

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1657 for Chester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Chester ___

  • Chester James
  • Chester Allen
  • Chester Lee
  • Chester William
  • Chester Arthur
  • Chester John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Chester more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Chester mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Chester boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Chester is primarily a boy name.

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