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Chanse

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHANS /ˈtʃæns/High

Meaning: A spelling of Chance — from Old French cheance, 'good fortune; a chance; that which falls out'; also a short form of Chauncey; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Good fortune; a chance: Chanse spells Chance. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Chance — from Old French cheance, 'good fortune; a chance; that which falls out'; also a short form of Chauncey; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#9887 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719632025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chanse is a spelling of Chance — from Old French cheance, 'good fortune; a chance; that which falls out'; it is also a short form of Chauncey (a word-name; we note the word-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'CHANS').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, good-fortune at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Chance comes from Old French cheance, 'good fortune; a chance' — Chanse is a spelling (also short for Chauncey), crisp and modern (we note the word-name; said 'CHANS').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chance — word-name

Variations

ChanceChanzeChants

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Chance— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chanse mean?

Chanse spells Chance — Old French 'good fortune; a chance'; also short for Chauncey. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Chanse?

It's said CHANS /ˈtʃæns/ — one syllable.

Is Chanse a boy or girl name?

Chanse is a boy's name.

How popular is Chanse?

Chanse is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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