Chaparral - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Chaparral \ch(a)-parral, chap(ar)-ral\ is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "dwarf oak". Chaparral is the term used to describe various kinds of low-growing ground covers such as the mesquite found in the southwestern US. The name thus has associations with wide, open spaces.

Chaparral has 1 variant form: Chaparall.

Chaparral is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Chaparral. Compare Chaparral with related baby names.