Chester vs Homer

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Homer Rank #4,124

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #4124 for Homer.

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

Homer ___

  • Homer James
  • Homer Lee
  • Homer Dale
  • Homer Ray
  • Homer Dean
  • Homer Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Homer more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Chester and Homer mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Chester and Homer boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.

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