Chase

The name Chase is primarily a male first name, occasionally used for females as well. It originates from an English surname that developed from Middle English from the Old French term 'chaceor', meaning 'hunter'. This gives the name Chase the meaning of 'the hunter'.

What does the name Chase mean?

Chase, both as a male and a rare female first name, has its roots in an occupational English surname. This developed from Middle English from the Old French word 'chaceor', which stands for 'hunter'. Chase is especially common in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. The name further gained international recognition through the police dog 'Chase' from the popular animated series 'PAW Patrol'. Variants of the name include Chace, Chasey, and Chayce.

Where does the name Chase come from?

The origin of the name Chase is Old French, and it is used for both men and women. The name means 'the hunter' and is composed of the Old French 'chaceor' for hunter and the English 'chase' for hunting. It is used in American English.

How do you pronounce Chase?

The name Chase has an open and monosyllabic sound. It is pronounced as "Tscheis" [t͡ʃeɪ̯s], with the diphthong in the center of the name carrying the entire sound movement, giving it breadth and dynamism. The final "s" provides a clear yet gentle finish. This makes Chase sound modern and purposeful - simple in structure, yet with a clear and confident presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Chase is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 1,535th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, placing it at 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,144th. Global popularity and distribution of Chase are reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Chai / Chasen / Chasie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Chase Austin (American race car driver)
• Chase Beebe (martial artist from the USA)
• Chase Budinger (American basketball player)
• Chase Bullock (American football player)
• Chase Clement (footballer from America)
• Chase Coffman (football player from the USA)
• Chase Coleman (American actress)
• Chase Craig (American illustrator)
• Chase Crawford (actor in Gossip Girl)
• Chase D'Arnaud (American baseball player)
• Chase Finlay (American dancer)
• Chase Hampton (American actor)
• Chase Harrison (American footballer)
• Chase Holbrook (footballer from the USA)
• Chase Hoyt (actor from the UK)
• Chase Hudson (Lilhuddy) (influencer/TikTok star)
• Chase Hunter (actress)
• Chase Jarvis (American photographer)
• Chase Kalisz (swimmer from the USA)
• Chase Malone (American singer)