Chance

The boy's name Chance is a diminutive of the English-American name Chauncey. The meaning of the name is 'the chance', 'the luck', or 'the advantage'. For a child, it could also be interpreted as 'the favored by fate'.

What does the name Chance mean?

Chance is an English-American short form of Chauncey. In translation, the name stands for 'the chance', 'the luck', or 'the advantage' and can be understood for a child as 'favored by fate'. The origin of the name lies in the Old French word cheance, which means 'chance', 'coincidence', 'luck', 'possibility', and 'opportunity'. This name is often used as a middle name and fits well with American first names such as 'Jeremy Chance' or 'Diego Chance'. Another variant is Chancey, while the feminine counterpart is Chancelle.

Where does the name Chance come from?

The name Chance has its roots in Old French and means 'the chance'.

How do you pronounce Chance?

The pronunciation of Chance: The name Chance is perceived as monosyllabic and softly contoured. It is typically pronounced as 'Chans' [t͡ʃæns], with the affricated onset giving it a lively and modern sound. The nasal ending provides a gentle and flowing conclusion. Thus, the name radiates dynamism and optimism - compact in sound and with a youthful, open aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Chance is a fairly common first name. In 2021, it reached the 3,549th place on the list of the most common male first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2012 with 3,479th place. Over the last ten years, Chance has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.

Nicknames & pet names

Chancy / Change

Famous people

• Chance Browne (artist from the USA)
• Chance Casey (football player from the USA)
• Chance Cummings (American baseball player)
• Chance Kelly (actor)
• Chance McKinney (American singer)
• Chance Myers (football player from America)
• Chance Ruffin (American baseball player)
• Chance Sanford (American baseball player)
• Chance Thomas (composer from the USA)
• Chance Waters (Australian musician)
• Henry Chance Newton (English writer)