Chase vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Chase Rank #173

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #173 for Chase.

Is Chase or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Chase and Ian mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chase and Ian boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.