Chess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chess Name at a Glance

Name	Chess
Meaning	Camp of the soldiers.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chess means “Camp of the soldiers”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chess Name Origin

Our database records Chess under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chess a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chess is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chess

When considering Chess for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.