Chauncey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chauncey Name at a Glance

Name	Chauncey
Meaning	Fortune; a gamble. From a surname based on a French place name. Famous bearers: Charles Chauncy, an early Harvard University president.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chauncey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chauncey means “Fortune; a gamble. From a surname based on a French place name. Famous bearers: Charles Chauncy, an early Harvard University president”. 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.

Chauncey Name Origin

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

Is Chauncey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Chauncey

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