Chase vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Chase Rank #173

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #173 for Chase.

Is Chase or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Chase and River mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Chase and River boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.