Champion or warrior
Derived from the English word 'champion', which has roots in the Late Latin 'campio'. It originally referred to a combatant or a person who fights on behalf of another in a trial by combat. Today, it is primarily used as a nickname or a bold, aspirational given name signifying victory and excellence.
Less common today
Champ isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,766 in 2013.
Major League Baseball outfielder
Sportscaster character · Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
