Chant
Pronunciation: [ ch-ANT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 5 babies have been named Chant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chant is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,794 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,794
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Japanese origin
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About the Name Chant
Chant is a boy name .
Chant is currently ranked #37,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chant include Cha, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chant include Chance, Chandler, Channing, Chancellor . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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