What does Chaplin mean?

Chaplin as a boys' name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Chaplin is "secretary". Occupational name. A chaplain was usually a minor ecclesiastical position, and has come to mean something like the spiritual guide of a secular organization, like a hospital chaplain. Actors Charlie Chaplin, Ben Chaplin.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Cha-, -lin

ASSOCIATED WITH occupational, guide (leader)

Variations

VARIANTS Chaplain, Chaplinn, Chappelin

How popular is Chaplin?

Chaplin is an uncommon first name for males but a very popular surname for all people (#5282 out of 150436, Top 4%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Braylin, Caelan, Caelen, Caidin, Cailin, Cain▲, Calan, Callan▲, Callis, Calvin, Camdin, Caolain, Caolan, Cardin, Carlin, Carling, Carmin, Catlin, Cattlin, Caydin, Chaddie, Chadric, Chai, Champeon, Champion, Chan, Chandan, Chann, Channing, Channon, Chap, Chapman, Chappel, Chaps, Charles▼, Charley▼, Charlie▼, Charlot, Charls, Charlton, Charly, Chasen, Chaviv, Chayan, Chayim, Chayyim, Cheslie, Chetwin, Colin▼, Collin▼, Conlin, Crain, Crepin, Cullin, Dallin▼, Gamlin, Garlin, Gaylin, Hamlin, Harlin, Jaelin, Jailin, Jalin, Jaylin▼, Kalin, Karlin, Katlin, Malin, Mallin, Marlin▼, Maslin, Paulin, Talin, Tallin and Waylin. These names tend to be more commonly used than Chaplin.