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Chantel

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Pronounced shahn-TEL /ʃɑnˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Chantal/Chantelle — from a French place name (via Saint Jeanne de Chantal), from Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder'; popularly linked to French chant, 'song'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stone; a song echo: Chantel spells Chantal — 'a stone'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'shahn-TEL').
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Origin LowFrench, Occitan
MeaningA spelling of Chantal/Chantelle — from a French place name (via Saint Jeanne de Chantal), from Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder'; popularly linked to French chant, 'song'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7568 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019572025

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

Chantel is a spelling of Chantal/Chantelle — from a French place name, given in honor of Saint Jeanne de Chantal, from the Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder', though popularly linked to French chant, 'song' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'shahn-TEL'; nickname Chanti).

In the U.S. it peaked in the 1980s-90s. Rare today, a-stone-or-a-song at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chantal comes from a French place name (honoring Saint Jeanne de Chantal), from the Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder' — though popularly linked to chant, 'song' — Chantel is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'shahn-TEL').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Chantal — routes layered

Variations

ChantalChantelleShantel

Nicknames

Chanti

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If you like Chantel…

Chantal— the root spelling
Chantelle— a fellow spelling
Chanelle— a sound-neighbor French girls' name
Chanel— another French name
Ciel— shares the -el ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chantel mean?

Chantel spells Chantal — Occitan 'a stone; a boulder', popularly linked to 'song'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chantel?

It's said shahn-TEL /ʃɑnˈtɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chantel a boy or girl name?

Chantel is a girl's name.

How popular is Chantel?

Chantel is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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