Chantel
Chantel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chantel
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
An English variant of Chantal.
How popular is Chantel?
Since 1880, 14,986 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Chantel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #360 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #5326 in 1974. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Chantel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Chantel
Sister and brother names that share Chantel's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Chantel FAQ
What does the name Chantel mean?
A female given name from French. An English variant of Chantal.
What is the origin of the name Chantel?
Chantel is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Chantel?
Since 1880, 14,986 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Chantel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #360 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #5326 in 1974. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Chantel a boy or girl name?
Chantel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,986 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.