Chuck

Boy's name

Chuck is a diminutive form of the name Charles. It has English and German origins, meaning "free man" or "manly."

Meaning Man, army, warrior
Origin Germanic
Peak year 1961

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Chuck Norris - Martial artist and actor.
  • Chuck Berry - Rock and roll pioneer.
  • Chuck Yeager - First pilot to break the sound barrier.
  • Chuck Close - Renowned photorealist painter.
  • Chuck Palahniuk - Author of "Fight Club."
  • Chuck Liddell - Former UFC light heavyweight champion.
  • Chuck Connors - Actor in "The Rifleman."
  • Chuck Mangione - Jazz musician and composer.
  • Chuck Barris - Creator of "The Gong Show."
  • Chuck D - Rapper and Public Enemy frontman.

Brothers for Chuck

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Sisters for Chuck

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Name Variants

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