Chauncey vs Jeff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chauncey Rank #2,993
Jeff Rank #2,932

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or Jeff more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Jeff mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Chauncey and Jeff boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.

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