Chase vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Chase Rank #173

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #173 for Chase.

Is Chase or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Chase and James mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chase and James boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.