Chen: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Chen – Meaning: Common Chinese surname (陈/陳), also the character 晨 'morning' – Origin: Chinese – Pronunciation: CHUN


Chen is a Chinese name used for both boys and girls meaning “Common Chinese surname (陈/陳), also the character 晨 'morning'”. It appears in our list of Chinese Baby Names With Beautiful Characters.

Meaning & Origin of Chen

Meaning: Common Chinese surname (陈/陳), also the character 晨 'morning'.

Origin: Chinese.

How to Pronounce Chen

Phonetic: CHUN   IPA: /tʃən/

Popularity of Chen

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1977–2024.

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