Chase vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Chase Rank #173

Alex Rank #205

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Chase or Alex more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Chase and Alex mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Chase and Alex boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.