Chandler
Meaning
"candle maker or seller"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #739
- Total SSA Count
- 348
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Chan
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"candle maker or seller"
Origin: Old French
"follower of Christ, anointed one"
Origin: Latin
Christina is more popular, ranked #703 vs #739 for Chandler.
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Christina is more popular, ranked #703 compared to Chandler at #739 in the United States.
Chandler means "candle maker or seller" (Old French origin). Christina means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Latin origin).
Chandler is primarily a boy name. Christina is primarily a girl name.