Boy
Old French
1 syllable
Chase
CHAYS
/tʃeɪs/
"The hunter" — always in pursuit, always with purpose
Chase comes from the Old French chacier meaning to hunt, adopted into English as both a verb and a surname for hunters. As a given name, it has an energetic, athletic quality that made it popular in American culture during the 1990s and 2000s. Chase projects confidence and drive — someone who goes after what they want.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesChase
GenderBoy
OriginOld French
Root WordChacier
MeaningHunter, to hunt
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
About the Name Chase
Chase means hunter or to hunt, from the Old French chacier. It was an occupational surname before becoming a given name.
Chase was very popular in the 1990s-2000s and remains in the top 200 in the US. It has a sporty, confident quality that has kept it relevant.
Chase is widely regarded as a strong, masculine name with an active, energetic feel. It works well for boys and has remained consistently used for decades.
Chase James, Chase Michael, Chase Ryan, and Chase Alexander are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Chases are often seen as energetic, determined, and athletic — the name projects drive and competitive spirit.
Yes, Chase is an occupational surname repurposed as a first name, following the tradition of Hunter, Mason, and Cooper.
Personality of Chase
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Chase
Creativity
74%
Elegance
72%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
86%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Chase
C
Chase Utley
American baseball second baseman, Philadelphia Phillies legend
S
Salmon P. Chase
19th-century US Secretary of Treasury, whose portrait appeared on the $1 bill
C
Chase (Paw Patrol)
The police-dog character in the children's animated series
Middle Names for Chase
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Chase
Chase James
Chase Michael
Chase Ryan
Chase Lee
Chase Thomas
Chase Allen
Chase Alexander
Chase Evan
Chase Daniel
Chase David
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History of Chase
1100
Chase adopted as an English occupational surname for hunters
1808
Salmon P. Chase born; becomes Chief Justice and major Civil War-era figure
1990
Chase gains traction as a first name in the American South and Midwest
2010
Chase reaches peak US popularity, sitting in the top 75 boy's names
Numerology & Symbolism of Chase
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Forest Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Malachite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Wild Ginger
Chase Around the World
How Chase is written in different languages and scripts
تشيس
Arabic
チェイス
Japanese
Чейс
Russian
체이스
Korean
蔡斯
Chinese
Τσέις
Greek
चेस
Hindi
צ'ייס
Hebrew
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