Chancellor isn't the most common baby name, but it's on the rise. It's got a distinguished feel and can symbolize leadership or royalty. It also comes with a super popular nickname. Pair it with a classic or modern middle name.
Meaning of the name Chancellor:
English: Head of state, office holder
Origin of the name Chancellor:
Chancellor is an English word and occupational name that's used to describe someone in government or leadership. The chancellor may be a head of state, head of a university, or some other type of office holder.
Symbolism of the name Chancellor:
Because of its meaning as a word or occupational name, Chancellor may be symbolic of leadership or someone who is in charge.
Style of the name Chancellor:
Modern
Gender of the name Chancellor:
Chancellor is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Chancellor:
CHAN-sa-ler
Number of syllables in the name Chancellor:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Chancellor:
The baby name Chancellor evokes images of someone who is strong and determined.
Alternative spellings for the name Chancellor:
- Chancelor
- Chanceller
- Chancillor
Nicknames for the name Chancellor:
- Chan
- Chance
- Chauncey
Popularity of the name Chancellor:
According to the Social Security Administration, Chancellor has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.
Related names for the name Chancellor:
Great middle names for Chancellor and their meanings:
- David (beloved)
- Kyle (narrow
- Liam (protection)
- Michael (who is like God)
- Elijah (the Lord is my God)
- Logan (hollow)
- Scott (wanderer)
- Thomas (twin)
- Royal (royal)
Famous people with the name Chancellor:
- John Chancellor “Chauncey” Olcott (actor and singer)
- Chancellor (South Korean musician)
Chancellors in popular culture:
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