What does Chamberlain mean?

Chamberlain as a boys' name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Chamberlain is "chief officer of the household". Occupational name. A chamberlain was an administrative post in a large royal or noble household. Actor Richard Chamberlain.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Cha-, -in

ASSOCIATED WITH chief (leader), household, occupational, royal (king), noble

Variations

VARIANTS Chambellan, Chamberlin, Chambers

How popular is Chamberlain?

Chamberlain is an unusual first name for men but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#1151 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Caelan, Camaeron, Cameron, Caolain, Carlin, Champeon, Chaplain, Chaplin, Chappelin, Charlie▼, Charlton, Eberlein, Hamblin, Hamelin, Tamarlain (see Tamerlane), Tamberlain, Tamberlaine (see Tamerlane), Tamberlane and Tamburlaine (see Tamerlane). These names tend to be more commonly used than Chamberlain.