Chandler
Chandler is a unisex name of English origin meaning “candle maker.” It ranked #753 in the United States in 2025. Chandler is an occupational surname for a candle maker or merchant, from the Old French 'chandelier.
how do you pronounce Chandler?
CHAND-ler
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what does Chandler mean?
The name Chandler means “candle maker.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Chandler is an occupational surname for a candle maker or merchant, from the Old French 'chandelier.' The name became a cultural phenomenon through Chandler Bing on Friends and also carries literary weight through Raymond Chandler's noir detective fiction. It works equally well for boys and girls.
where does the name Chandler come from?
Wikipedia describes Chandler as a unisex given name, usually given to males, and says it is likely derived from surnames reflecting the occupational term chandlery (the candle-making and merchant trade) — broadly consistent with the table's candle-maker gloss, though the source doesn't confirm a specific Old French chandelier derivation.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #753 |
| 2024 | #735 |
| 2023 | #687 |
| 2022 | #640 |
| 2021 | #604 |
| 2020 | #569 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Chandler?
- Raymond Chandler (American-British novelist and screenwriter)
- Chandler Bing (iconic character from TV series Friends)
what names are similar to Chandler?
what names go well with Chandler?
Sibling names that share Chandler's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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