Chanel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chanel Name at a Glance

Name	Chanel
Meaning	Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Chanel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chanel means “Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel”. 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.

Chanel Name Origin

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

Is Chanel a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Chanel

When considering Chanel 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.