Chuck Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chuck Name at a Glance

Name	Chuck
Meaning	A diminutive of Charles from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Famous bearer: American singer Chuck Berry.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chuck Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chuck means “A diminutive of Charles from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Famous bearer: American singer Chuck Berry”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chuck Name Origin

Our database records Chuck under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chuck a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chuck is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chuck

When considering Chuck for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.