US Popularity:8584
Origin:British
Meaning:Peddler, trader; Customer
Chap is a distinctive boy’s name of English origin. This age-old term has often been used to describe a person, particularly a man. You might have heard it used in the context of “he’s a friendly sort of chap,” and that is sure to be exactly what your little fellow is destined to be! Chap means “peddler,” “trader,” or “customer,” from the Middle English chapman, which first appeared the 1570s. From young chap to old chap, this name is an enduring choice is just as cool today as it was back then, and will certainly see baby through life their whole life!

How Popular Is The Name Chap?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1981
#4574
in 1981
+ 91
from 1977
In comparison to the previous year's data

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