Chauncey vs Jamel

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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Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,858
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chauncey Rank #2,993
Jamel Rank #2,858

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 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

Jamel ___

  • Jamel Rashid
  • Jamel Andre
  • Jamel Louis
  • Jamel Marcus
  • Jamel Anthony
  • Jamel David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

If you choose Jamel

Malik Nadia Zahara Darius Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or Jamel more popular?

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Jamel mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Chauncey and Jamel boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Jamel is primarily a boy name.

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