Chandler as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chandler

What is the meaning of the name Chandler ?

The baby name Chandler is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃændlər/ (CHAN-dler).

Chandler is English in Origin.

Chandler is an English occupational name meaning “candle maker” or “candle seller,” from Middle English chaundeler, borrowed from Old French chandelier, ultimately from Latin candela. In medieval towns the chandler supplied candles, soap, and wax; later, a ship’s chandler provisioned vessels, expanding the term’s scope. As a surname, Chandler appears in English records from the 13th century.

Adopted as a given name in the United States by the late 19th century, Chandler saw broad use for boys and, increasingly, girls, with a sharp rise in the 1990s influenced by the TV character Chandler Bing. Variants and related surnominal forms include Candler, Chantler, and the modern spellings Chandlar and Chandlee; the short form Chan is common. While unisex, the name retains its brisk, professional tone and occupational heritage, appealing to parents who like surname-style choices with clear, work-based meanings.