Chester Pet Name
Chester is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Roman fort, camp" and originating from Latin, most often given to male pets, with a classic, vintage, human style, ranked #125 among dog names and ranked #94 among cat names, across 1,454 pet records in our database.
Chester at a glance
How popular is Chester as a pet name?
Chester is a pet name in our database.
#125
Dog Name
#94
Cat Name
1,454
Pet Records
Chester pet name popularity over time
Is Chester a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Chester is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Chester more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Chester?
Based on the available breed data, Chester appears among:
What does the name Chester mean?
Chester means "Roman fort, camp" and comes from Latin.
The name is associated with classic, vintage, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
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Chester nicknames
What kind of pet name is Chester?
Chester fits these categories:
Chester as a human name
Chester is also used as a human name. Ranked #500 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)
Name insights for Chester
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2008 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
1,454
Last updated
2026-09-18
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