Rochester - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rochester \r(o)-ches-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "stone camp or fortress". Place name.

Rochester has 3 variant forms: Chester, Chet and Rock.

Rochester is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6340 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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