Chaim \chaim\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Chaim is "life". Variant of Hyman, from "hayyim". Male version of Eve. Author Chaim Potok.

Chaim has 10 variant forms: Chayim, Chayyim, Haim, Hayvim, Hayyim, Hy, Hyman, Hymen, Hymie and Manny.

A baby name that sounds like Chaim is Shem.