BoyFrench
Chauncey
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Popularity
#2951
falling
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
10,169
Peak Year
#188 in 1981
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Chauncey is a French name, derived from the place name Chauncy, meaning 'chance' or 'fortune'.
Numerology
1
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Chauncey Billups
American basketball player
Personality Traits
CharmingIntelligentSophisticatedLucky
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