Chauncey vs Child

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
Nicknames
Chance, Chaunce

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Popularity Comparison

Chauncey Rank #2,993
Child Rank #2,965

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

Child ___

  • Child James
  • Child Henry
  • Child Lee
  • Child Blake
  • Child William
  • Child River

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or Child more popular?

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Child mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Chauncey and Child boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.

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