Chancellor" is a unique and distinguished given name of Latin origin, meaning "overseer of the coinage". It was traditionally used as an occupational surname for those who held the office of chancellor, but has since become more commonly used as a first name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name Chancellor gained prominence during the late 20th century and continues to be chosen by parents looking for a strong and authoritative name for their sons.
"It's quite rare to have babies named Chancellor annually; only five children were given this name in 2018."