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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Chauncey is: Chancellor; secretary; fortune; a gamble.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Chauncey is: Fortune; a gamble. From a surname based on a French place name. Famous bearers: Charles Chauncy, an early Harvard University president.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Chauncey is: Chancellor.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Chauncey is: Chancellor; secretary; fortune; a gamble.

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