Chen

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHN ]

Boy Name #11,928 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chen is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHN.

Parents who love the name Chen often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,928
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Chester #1657 Chevy #1667 Chet #2095 Cheskel #3502 Chesky #3624 Cheikh #4037

Also a Girl Name

Chen is also used as a girl name, ranked #58213.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chen

Is Chen a boy or girl name?

Chen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11928. As a girl name, it is ranked #58213. Chen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Chen?

Chen is pronounced ch-EHN.

How popular is the name Chen?

Chen is currently ranked #11928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Chen a common or rare name?

Chen is an uncommon name, ranked #11928 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chen

Chen is a boy name .

Is Chen a boy or girl name? Chen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,928 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,213. Chen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chen is currently ranked #11,928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Chen include Chester, Chevy, Chet, Cheskel, Chesky . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.