Chandler - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Chandler \ch(a)-nd-ler, chan-dler\ is pronounced CHAND-ler. It is of English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "candle maker and seller". Occupational name and surname popular for use as a given name, probably due to the character of Chandler Bing on the TV series "Friends".

Similar baby names are Candelero, Chancelor and Chantrey.

Chandler is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Chandler. Click here to compare Chandler with related baby names.