Chester vs Ennis

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

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Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Ennis Rank #6,096

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #6096 for Ennis.

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

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Ennis more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Chester and Ennis mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chester and Ennis boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Ennis is primarily a boy name.

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