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Chavez

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-VEZ /tʃɑˈvɛz/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish surname Chavez (Chávez), a patronymic linked to 'Chavo/Chava' and to place names in Spain. As a given name it often honors labor leader Cesar Chavez, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A proud surname-name: Chavez comes from Spain and, as a first name, often honors Cesar Chavez (said 'shah-VEZ').
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish surname Chavez (Chávez), a patronymic linked to 'Chavo/Chava' and to place names in Spain. As a given name it often honors labor leader Cesar Chavez, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12621 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 868

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219532024

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

Chavez (Chávez) is a Spanish surname, a patronymic tied to 'Chavo' and to Spanish place names. Used as a given name it often honors the American labor and civil-rights leader Cesar Chavez, which we note respectfully (said 'shah-VEZ').

As a first name it appears rarely in the U.S., most often in Hispanic families. Surname-style and meaningful.

Did you know? Chavez is a Spanish surname carried into first-name use, frequently in tribute to labor leader Cesar Chavez — a name of quiet dignity (said 'shah-VEZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Chavez — Spanish surname; given-name use often honors Cesar Chavez

Variations

ChavesChávez

Nicknames

ChaVez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chavez mean?

Chavez is a Spanish surname (a patronymic); as a first name it often honors labor leader Cesar Chavez.

How do you pronounce Chavez?

It's said shah-VEZ /tʃɑˈvɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chavez a boy or girl name?

Chavez is a boy's name.

How popular is Chavez?

Chavez is a rare given name in the U.S., used mostly in Hispanic families.

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