Chap - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Chap \chap\ is a variant of Chapman (Old English), and the meaning of Chap is "peddler, trader".

The baby name Chap sounds like Chip, Chappy and Shep. Other similar baby names are Cap, Chad, Chai, Champ, Chan, Chaps, Chaz and Chas.

Chap is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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