Chancellor

Chancellor Meaning & Origin

About Chancellor
The name "Chancellor" is of English origin and is derived from the Latin word "cancellarius," meaning "doorkeeper" or "guardian of the barrier." In medieval times, a chancellor was an official who held a position of authority, often serving as a secretary or advisor to a monarch or high-ranking official. Today, the name Chancellor is often used as a surname or given name, symbolizing wisdom, leadership, and administrative skills.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chancellor are male.

Chancellor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0520406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 N S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧænsələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chancellor in Braille

Here's how to represent Chancellor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chancellor in braille

How to Spell the Name Chancellor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chancellor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chancellor in sign language

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