Chester Edison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chester Edison — Latin
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chester Edison is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Chester is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W. The surname Edison: Surname Brent Edison (born 1956), American attorney and politician Charles Edison (1890–1969), son of Thomas Edison, and Governor of New Jersey Dominique Edison (born 1986), American football wide receiver Harry Edison (1915–1999), American jazz trumpeter Laurie Toby Edison (born 1942), American photographer Matthew Edison (born 1975), Canadian actor Mike Edison (born 1964), American writer Noel Edison (born 1958), Canadian conductor Theodore Miller Edison (1898–1992), American inventor, fourth son of Thomas Edison Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor Tommy Edison (born 1963), blind Yo. Chester is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 117K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Chester reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Chester

Latin

Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W.

Surname: Edison

English

Surname Brent Edison (born 1956), American attorney and politician Charles Edison (1890–1969), son of Thomas Edison, and Governor of New Jersey Dominique Edison (born 1986), American football wide receiver Harry Edison (1915–1999), American jazz trumpeter Laurie Toby Edison (born 1942), American photographer Matthew Edison (born 1975), Canadian actor Mike Edison (born 1964), American writer Noel Edison (born 1958), Canadian conductor Theodore Miller Edison (1898–1992), American inventor, fourth son of Thomas Edison Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor Tommy Edison (born 1963), blind Yo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Chester is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Chester by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Chester Edison

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Chester Edison:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Chester?
The first name Chester originates from Latin. Chester is a masculine given name of English origins with Latin roots. It comes from the word "castrum", which means fort or encampment. Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886), the 21st president of the United States Chester Alan Arthur II (1864–1937), son of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Gavin" Alan Arthur III (1901–1972), American astrologer and sexologist and a grandson of Chester A. Arthur Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924–2001), American musician Chester Baker Slawson (1898–1964), Professor of mineralogy Chester W.
When was Chester most popular?
The name Chester reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Edison?
The surname Edison originates from English. Surname Brent Edison (born 1956), American attorney and politician Charles Edison (1890–1969), son of Thomas Edison, and Governor of New Jersey Dominique Edison (born 1986), American football wide receiver Harry Edison (1915–1999), American jazz trumpeter Laurie Toby Edison (born 1942), American photographer Matthew Edison (born 1975), Canadian actor Mike Edison (born 1964), American writer Noel Edison (born 1958), Canadian conductor Theodore Miller Edison (1898–1992), American inventor, fourth son of Thomas Edison Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor Tommy Edison (born 1963), blind Yo.
What are the origins of the name Chester Edison?
The name Chester Edison combines two different traditions: the first name Chester has Latin roots, while the surname Edison originates from English.
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