Chandler

Meaning of Chandler

The name Chandler comes from an old English job title. A chandler was someone who made or sold candles.

Chandler has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chandler

Chandler has cooled off, slipping to #753 in 2025, down from a peak of #174 in 2000.

Chandler as a girl's name

Chandler is also used as a girl's name. This name comes from an old job title. It means someone who was a candle maker or seller.

Notable people named Chandler

• Chandler Riggs
  Actor (The Walking Dead)
• Chandler Parsons
  Former NBA basketball player
• Chandler Jones
  NFL American football player
• Chandler Powell
  Zookeeper, conservationist
• Chandler Massey
  Daytime Emmy-winning actor

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Questions about the name Chandler

What does the name Chandler mean?

Chandler means the name chandler comes from an old english job title. a chandler was someone who made or sold candles, and it comes from English origins.

Is Chandler a boy's or a girl's name?

Chandler is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Chandler?

In 2025, Chandler ranked #753 for boys, down from #738 the year before.

When was Chandler most popular?

Chandler peaked at #174 in 2000.