Chase vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Chase Rank #173

Richard Rank #232

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Chase or Richard more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Chase and Richard mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Chase and Richard boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.