Chau
Pronunciation: [ sh-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chau first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 107 babies have been named Chau in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chau is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,322 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,322
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Chau is also used as a girl name, ranked #22271.
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About the Name Chau
Chau is a boy name .
Is Chau a boy or girl name? Chau is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,322 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,271. Chau is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chau is currently ranked #21,322 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chau include Charles, Chase, Charlie, Chance, Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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