Chauncey - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Chauncey \cha(un)-cey\ is pronounced CHAWN-see. It is of Middle English origin. US coinage from a New England surname found in the Middle Ages. Also possibly short form of Chancellor, meaning "office holder".

Chauncey has 6 variant forms: Chance, Chancey, Chauncy, Chaunsey, Chaunsy and Chawncey.

Baby names that sound like Chauncey are Chaunce and Choncey.

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