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Chase

Meaning: hunter · Origin: English (from French) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

An English surname for a huntsman, from Old French chacier, 'to hunt'.

Famous people named Chase

Chase Elliott (racing driver)

Nicknames

Chace

Variants & related names

Chace

Chase name art

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FAQ

What does the name Chase mean?

Chase means “hunter”. It comes from English (from French).

Is Chase a popular name?

Yes — Chase has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Chase?

Chace.

What are other forms of Chase?

Chace.

Similar names

Edwin · Hayden · Wade · Archer · Sonny · Jack

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.