Chester vs Melvin

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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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 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

Melvin ___

  • Melvin James
  • Melvin Ray
  • Melvin Lee
  • Melvin Wayne
  • Melvin Dean
  • Melvin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Chester and Melvin mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Chester and Melvin boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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