Chester vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #1657 for Chester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chester ___

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

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Chester and Curtis mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Chester and Curtis boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.

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