Chester vs Marda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marda

Girl #71,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Eastern European Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,099
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mar, Mardie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Marda Rank #71,099

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #71099 for Marda.

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

Marda ___

  • Marda Louise
  • Marda Ellen
  • Marda Ruth
  • Marda June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Marda

Hildred Vera Bertha Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Marda more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Marda at #71099 in the United States.

What do Chester and Marda mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Marda means "Lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Chester and Marda boy or girl names?

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

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