Chaney - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Chaney \ch(a)-ney\, also used as girl's name Chaney, is of French origin, and its meaning is "oak tree". Actor Lon Chaney.

Chaney has 3 variant forms: Chalney, Chany and Cheney.

For more information, see also the related name Cheyne.

Baby names that sound like Chaney are Chane, Chan, Chano, Channe, Chann, Cheny, Chayne, Shane and Shawney.

Chaney 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 Chaney. Compare Chaney with related baby names.