Male Name
Chuck
ˈt͡ʃʌk
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Angry Birds characters
Animal Crossing characters
Archie Comics characters
Armistead Maupin characters
Better Call Saul characters
black history
Bully characters
Charlie Brown characters
currently out of the US top 1000
Daria characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
49/100
informal160%
common140%
natural65%
strong160%
rough140%
simple160%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Chuck is a diminutive form of the name Charles, originating in America in the early 20th century. It is commonly used as a nickname for individuals named Charles or Charlie. The name has gained cultural significance through its association with notable figures in history and popular culture.
Etymology
Original Form:
Charles
Evolution:
The name Chuck evolved as a casual, affectionate nickname for Charles, reflecting a trend in American naming conventions during the early 20th century.
Source:
Historical naming trends and linguistic studies