Chester

Chester Meaning & Origin

About Chester
The name Chester is of English origin and has a meaning rooted in the Old English word "ceaster," which refers to a Roman fort or walled town. As a result, the name Chester is often associated with strength, protection, and a sense of security. It carries a historical and architectural connotation, evoking images of ancient fortifications and a sense of stability.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chester are male.

Chester Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ§Ι›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chester in Braille

Here's how to represent Chester in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chester in braille

How to Spell the Name Chester in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chester in sign language

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