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Chapman

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAP-mən /ˈtʃæp.mən/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old English ceapman, 'a merchant, trader, peddler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sturdy and storied: Chapman is the English 'a merchant, trader'. Strong, handsome, and distinctive (nickname Chap).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — Old English ceapman, 'a merchant, trader, peddler'
U.S. rank (2025)#3773 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,006

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419112025

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

Chapman comes from an English surname — Old English ceapman, 'a merchant, trader, peddler' (from ceap, 'trade, barter', the root of 'cheap'). A sturdy, handsome surname-name with the nickname Chap.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-merchant at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Chapman means 'a merchant, trader, peddler' (Old English ceapman, kin to 'cheap' and 'chap') — a sturdy occupational surname-name with the friendly nickname Chap.
Overall data confidence 75%
Surname references — Chapman — etymology

Variations

Chapmann

Nicknames

Chap

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chapman mean?

Chapman is English for 'a merchant, trader, peddler'.

How do you pronounce Chapman?

It's said CHAP-mən /ˈtʃæp.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chapman a boy or girl name?

Chapman is a boy's name.

How popular is Chapman?

Chapman is a rare name in the U.S.

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