Boy Name · English Origin
Chase
Pick up any 2026 baby-name shortlist and Chase is almost certainly on it. Linguistically, Chase carries the meaning "Huntsman", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. With English provenance, Chase reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. Editors who reviewed this entry note that Chase crosses generational lines without feeling dated — a tougher balance than it sounds.
Recent SSA rankings put Chase in the top 1,000 of US baby names — distinctive but not obscure. Compared with names of similar style, Chase has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. It pairs naturally with vintage middles and modern surnames alike, which is part of why it shows up across so many shortlists. Other names that frequently appear on the same shortlists include Case, Chico, Chaka; we cover all of them, plus middle-name pairings, further down.
Chase meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Huntsman
Origin: English naming roots help connect Chase to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Chase as C·H·A·S·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Chase is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Chase variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Chasea, Chasee, Chasey, Chas.
- Nicknames: Cha and C.
- Middle names: Pair Chase with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Chase middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Case, Chico, Chaka, Chucky, Chuck — full picks on the sibling names for Chase guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Chase? Browse our names like Chase guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Chase
What does the name Chase mean?
Chase means "Huntsman" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Chase?
Chase originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Chase?
Chase has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Chase a boy's or girl's name?
Chase is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Chase in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Chase sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Chase?
Names that share Chase's sound and style include Case, Chico, Chaka, Chucky, Chuck.
What middle names pair well with Chase?
Good middle-name fits for Chase pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Chase is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Chase is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Chase?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Chase share its rhythm without rhyming — Case, Chico, Chaka all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.