Chantel

Meaning of Chantel

Chantel is a French name that means 'stone' or 'stony place'. It's often associated with a rocky landscape.

Chantel has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chantel

After ranking as high as #887 in 2000, Chantel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Chantel

• Chantel Jeffries
  DJ and social media personality
• Chantel Giacalone
  Reality television personality
• Chantel Acevedo
  Cuban-American novelist
• Chantel Jones
  American country singer
• Chantel Vivès
  French actress and singer

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Questions about the name Chantel

What does the name Chantel mean?

Chantel means chantel is a french name that means 'stone' or 'stony place'. it's often associated with a rocky landscape, and it comes from French origins.

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

Chantel is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Chantel?

Chantel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Chantel most popular?

Chantel peaked at #887 in 2000.