Variant of Chavez, meaning keys or key maker
Chevez is a phonetic variant of the Spanish surname Chavez. It is derived from the Portuguese word 'chaves', which means 'keys', originally used as an occupational name for a locksmith or a key maker.
Less common today
Chevez isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,921 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
