Chance

Boy's name

Chance is of English origin and means "good fortune" or "luck." It is derived from the Old French word "cheance" meaning "accident" or "fortune."

Meaning Luck, fortune
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 757 Falling
Peak year 1996

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Chance the Rapper - Grammy-winning hip-hop artist.
  • Chance the Gardener - Fictional character in "Being There" film.
  • Chance Perez - Member of boy band In Real Life.
  • Chance Warmack - NFL football player.
  • Chance Adams - MLB baseball player.
  • Chance Kelly - Actor in "American Sniper" and "Homeland."
  • Chance Marsteller - NCAA wrestling champion.
  • Chance Sisco - MLB baseball player.
  • Chance the Snapper - Alligator caught in Chicago lagoon.
  • Chance King - Actor in "The Last Ship" TV series.

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