Chaz
Meaning of Chaz
Chaz (pronounced CHAZ) is the lively, one-beat spin on Charles—an old Germanic classic that means “free man.” Think of it as Charles slipping off his formal sherwani, grabbing a cup of cutting-chai and joining the dhol players: short, spicy, and impossible to ignore. The name first danced onto U.S. birth charts in the mid-1970s, shot up like a Bollywood firecracker in the ’80s, and still sprinkles its sparkle today, with 46 baby boys in 2024 carrying the torch. Pop culture keeps the rhythm going through namesakes like actor-writer Chazz Palminteri and advocate Chaz Bono, adding a dash of show-time confidence. For parents who want a name that feels both global and grounded—free-spirited yet familiar—Chaz delivers a burst of jazz, a wink of humor, and a promise of open horizons.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as CHAZ (/tʃæz/)
British English
- Pronunced as CHAZ (/tʃaz/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Chaz
| Chaz Bono is an American writer, musician and actor who first gained fame on the television show of his parents, Sonny Bono and Cher. |
| Chaz Cardigan is an American alternative rock singer known for his songs As I'll Ever Be and Not OK. |
| Chaz Davies is a Welsh motorcycle racer and three-time Superbike World Championship runner-up who joined MotoE in 2024. |
| Chaz Green is a former American football offensive tackle drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015. |
| Chaz Ebert is an American businesswoman and former lawyer who was married to film critic Roger Ebert. |
| Chaz Brenchley is a British author known for his horror, crime and fantasy novels and short stories. |
| Chaz Ortiz is an American professional skateboarder who became the youngest Dew Tour champion in 2012. |
| Chaz Lamar Shepherd is a well-known American actor and singer-songwriter, recognized for his roles in Me and the Boys, 7th Heaven, Luke Cage, and The Temptations. |
| Chaz Robinson is a former American professional football linebacker who won an indoor football championship and later coached and played in China. |
