Chevalier Name Meaning. French: from Old French chevalier 'knight' (literally 'horseman', 'rider', from Late Latin caballarius, a derivative of caballus 'horse'). In the Middle Ages only men of comparative wealth were able to afford the upkeep of a riding horse.
The name Chevy is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Chevy is: Horseman; knight. An abbreviation of Chevalier. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase.
