Chazz

French from German

"free man"

Chazz Origin and Meaning

The name Chazz is a boy's name.

Chazz is a masculine name that emerged as a shortened form of Charles or as a stylized version of Chaz. Charles itself comes from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' The distinctive double 'z' ending gives Chazz a contemporary, edgy quality compared to traditional variations. The name gained recognition through figures like actor Chazz Palminteri, elevating it from nickname status to a standalone given name. Chazz projects a cool, confident image with its sharp consonant sounds and compact structure. While never extremely common, it reached modest usage in the 1990s and 2000s. Parents might choose Chazz seeking a name that sounds modern and charismatic while still connecting to traditional naming patterns.

Famous People Named Chazz

• Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri American actor
• Chazz Witherspoon American boxer

The name Chazz in Pop Culture

• Chazz Michael Michaels main character in film "Blades of Glory"
• Chazz Coleman character in film "Purple Violets"
• Chester "Chazz" Darby character in film "Airheads"
• Chazz Princeton character in anime "Yu,Gi,Oh! GX"