Chet

At a Glance: Name: Chet – Meaning: fortress, camp (via Chester) – Origin: English (short form of Chester) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: CHET

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Chet is a short form of Chester, an English name meaning fortress or camp. It's a compact, one-syllable name for parents who want something brief but rooted in a longer, established name. SSA records trace its use in the U.S. all the way back to 1909.

Meaning & Origin of Chet

Meaning: Fortress, camp (via Chester).

Origin: English (short form of Chester).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Chet

Phonetic: CHET   IPA: /ʧɛt/

Popularity of Chet

Chet had its strongest run in 1963, when 164 boys received the name and it ranked #612 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #2095, with just 71 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1909–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Chet mean?

Fortress, camp (via Chester). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chet)

How do you pronounce Chet?

Chet is pronounced CHET (IPA: /ʧɛt/).

Is Chet a popular name right now?

Chet peaked at #612 in 1963 and is ranked #2095 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)

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