Chauncey \cha(un)-cey\ as a boy's name is pronounced CHAWN-see. It is of Middle English origin. American coinage from a New England surname found in the Middle Ages. Also possibly short form of Chancellor, meaning "office holder".

Chauncey has 6 variant forms: Chance, Chancey, Chauncy, Chaunsey, Chaunsy and Chawncey.

Baby names that sound like Chauncey are Chaunce and Choncey.