US Popularity Rank: 7617

Origin: French

Meaning: Office holder

Chancellor is a boy's name with English and French roots. Originally used as an occupational name, it means "office holder," perfect for a natural born leader. Chancellor is a name given to important government figures across the world, like the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK, the head of the Government of Austria, and the head of Germany's government. Whatever path baby chooses to travel down, he can rest assured that he can keep his head held high with this powerful name behind him.