US Popularity Rank: 2560

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Wolf cub

It's hard to hear the name Channing and not think of Step Up star and 21 Jump Street joker Channing Tatum! But did you know that this name goes way back, long before the Magic Mike star was on the scene? Channing is a gender-neutral name of English and Irish origin. It’s derived from a 17th-century Irish last name, Ó Canain, which comes from cann, meaning “wolf cub.” Wolves are known to be loyal and intelligent, which bodes well for baby as they find their path and pack in life.