Channing - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Channing \ch(a)-nni-ng\ is pronounced CHAN-een. It is of English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "young wolf; official of the church". Occupational name. Related to Cannon, and possibly "canal" (Old French).

Channing has 6 variant forms: Canning, Cannon, Canon, Chann, Channe and Channon.

Channing is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Channing. Compare Channing with related baby names.