Chester vs Reagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Reagan Rank #244

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 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

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Reagan more popular?

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Chester and Reagan mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Reagan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chester and Reagan boy or girl names?

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

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