Great, morning, or dawn
In Chinese, Chen is a common surname and given name with multiple meanings depending on the characters used. It often refers to the 'morning' or 'dawn,' but can also signify 'great' or 'vast.' It is historically associated with the Chen dynasty in China.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Chen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed Chinese film director
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Olympic figure skating medalist
Member of the K-pop group EXO
The Master of Form and antagonist · Ninjago
